Peach, ElbertaPrunus persica
Most popular of all peaches. This yellow freestone is juicy, ideal for eating, canning and freezing. Fruit trees need a minimum of 6-8 hours sunlight daily, and need water. They are not drought tolerant. (Self-pollinating) (zones 5-9)
Zones 5 - 9
Hardiness Zones: Zones 5 - 9
The Elberta Peach can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
The Elberta Peach can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
Fruit Tree
Type of tree:
The Elberta Peach falls into the following type(s): Fruit Trees
The Elberta Peach falls into the following type(s): Fruit Trees
15' - 25' High
Mature Height:
The Elberta Peach grows to be 15' - 25' feet in height.
The Elberta Peach grows to be 15' - 25' feet in height.
8' - 20' Spread
Mature Spread:
The Elberta Peach has a spread of about 8' - 20' at full maturity.
The Elberta Peach has a spread of about 8' - 20' at full maturity.
Fast Growth
Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a fast growth rate. [More about this.]
This tree grows at a fast growth rate. [More about this.]
Full Sun
Sun:
This peach does well in full sun.
This peach does well in full sun.
Various Soils
Soil:
The Elberta Peach grows in sandy, well drained soils.
The Elberta Peach grows in sandy, well drained soils.
Rounded Shape
Shape:
This peach has rounded shape.
This peach has rounded shape.
More Info
The Elberta Peach can be expected to grow in the zones shown on this map.
Description:
Most popular of all peaches. This yellow freestone is juicy, ideal for eating, canning and freezing. Fruit trees need a minimum of 6-8 hours sunlight daily, and need water. They are not drought tolerant. (Self-fertile) (zones 5-9)
Height Variations:
The standard grows to 20', and dwarf grows to 8' - 10' in height.