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Prunus persica 'Elberta'

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type fruit
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 2.4 - 7.5 m (8 - 25 ft)
Spread 2.4 - 7.5 m (8 - 25 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The fruit Prunus persica 'Elberta' (peach) bears showy and white blossoms during mid spring. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Prunus persica 'Elberta' (peach) produces fragrant and showy fruit. This plant has fissured stems. A specimen plant, Prunus persica 'Elberta' (peach) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Culinary, fruit, specimen and topiary.
Special Characteristics This fruit attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.