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Peach, Elberta Prunus persica

Elberta Peach—Prunus 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)

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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. VIEW MAP

Fruit Tree
Fruit Tree

Type of tree:
The Elberta Peach falls into the following type(s): Fruit Trees

15' - 25' High
15' - 25' High

Mature Height:
The Elberta Peach grows to be 15' - 25' feet in height.

8' - 20' Spread
8' - 20' Spread

Mature Spread:
The Elberta Peach has a spread of about 8' - 20' at full maturity.

Fast Growth
Fast Growth

Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a fast growth rate. [More about this.]

Full Sun
Full Sun

Sun:
This peach does well in full sun.

Various Soils
Various Soils

Soil:
The Elberta Peach grows in sandy, well drained soils.

Rounded Shape
Rounded Shape

Shape:
This peach has rounded shape.

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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.