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Peach 'Elberta'

15-Gallon

Height: 15-20 feet tall.
Spread: 12-15 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Hardiness Zone: 5a.
Other Names: Prunus persica 'Elberta'

Description:
A classic freestone peach variety prized for its large, golden-yellow fruit with a deep red blush and exceptionally sweet, juicy flavor. 'Elberta' is one of the most well-known peach varieties, valued for its reliability, high yields, and excellent storage capability. This vigorous tree is a great addition to home orchards, producing some of the finest peaches for fresh eating, canning, and baking.

Edible Qualities:
Peach 'Elberta' is known for its rich, sweet flavor and firm, juicy texture. Its freestone nature makes it easy to pit and prepare for a variety of culinary uses.

The fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Baking
- Canning
- Preserves
- Smoothies

Features & Attributes:
Peach 'Elberta' showcases lush green foliage throughout the growing season, followed by a profusion of fragrant pink blossoms in early spring that attract pollinators. Its large peaches ripen in mid to late summer, featuring a deep red blush over golden-yellow skin.

This is a deciduous tree with an upright, spreading growth habit. It is highly productive and resistant to bacterial spot, making it a great choice for backyard growers looking for low-maintenance fruit production.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Peach 'Elberta' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Orchard/Edible Landscaping
- Home Gardens

Planting & Growing:
Peach 'Elberta' will grow to be about 15-20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 12-15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3-4 feet from the ground. It grows at a medium rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 20-25 years.

This tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is self-fertile, requiring no pollinator, but benefits from regular watering, particularly during fruit development. Annual pruning enhances airflow, maintains shape, and maximizes fruit production. A layer of mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Additional Characteristics:
- Mid to Late Season Ripening
- Self-Fertile
- Disease Resistant
- Fragrant Spring Blossoms
- High-Yielding