Peaches are wide fast growing trees that require careful pruning and maintenance in order to produce good quality fruit. Their vibrant pink flowers in spring are charming and attractive to pollinators.
Latin Name
Prunus persica
Family
Rosaceae
Type of Plant
Fruits
Trees
Bloom Season
April
Seasons
Spring
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 25'
Max Spread: 25'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Attracted Wildlife
Birds
Colors
Native Range
Northwestern China
History
George Washington was fond of peaches and mentions them often, and Martha Washington used them to make Genoa paste.
Other Details
Pollinator
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
Bartlett Tree Expert Company has been working with Mount Vernon Estate since 2011 providing expert arboricultural care and GPS mapping for the estate’s historic trees, as well as support from their research facility. Mount Vernon is proud to partner with Bartlett Tree Experts and appreciates their sponsorship of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Plant Finder App.
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