Elberta Peach

Elberta Peach

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Prunus persica 'Elberta' (Standard)

Tree bears crops of large, attractive yellow fruit with a splash of crimson. A famed peach for canning. Juicy, evenly yellow flesh is great for fresh-eating as well as freezing and canning for extended enjoyment.   Ripens in September

Originates from Marshallville, Georgia in 1870.       Free stone

Self-pollinating                                    *Deer May Browse

Photo courtesy of Bottoms Nursery in Concord, GA

Ornamental Characteristics
Category Fruit Tree
Foliage Type Deciduous
Height 20' - 25'
Spread 15' - 20'
Shape Upright & Rounded
Primary Foliage Color Green
Seasonal Foliage Color Sheds its leaves during colder months
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color Pretty Pink
Pollinator Friendly
Yes
Environmental Characteristics
Growth Rate Moderate to Fast
Sun Preferences Full Sun
Water Preferences Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage.
Cold Hardiness Zone 5 to 9