Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001181
11/12/99
Prunus persica--Flowering Peach
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
Height: 15 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: rounded
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: more than 18 inches
Flowers: Pink, red, white, single or double
Comments: Flowering Peach grows best in an open, sunny
location sheltered from wind. The tree is moderately
hardy but quite short-lived. Flowering Peach requires
much pruning to stimulate flowering (Vis. 1) so it may
always look overly pruned. The usefulness of Flowering
Peach is reduced by disease susceptibility, the need for
much pruning, and its short life. Flowering occurs in
spring before the leaves come out and it is sometimes cut
short by frosts. After flowering, prune to encourage
formation of flowering wood for next year. The fruit are
small peaches. Flower color depends on the cultivar grown.
Spring flowering trees are available that are superior to
Flowering Peach.
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