Peach & Nectarine

      Most people know and love the delicious taste of peaches and nectarines. But, even without fruit, these trees are like eye candy with their profusion of pink flowers in the spring, and their almost tropical looking long, elegant leaves and their red blushed fruits growing amidst the branches in the summer. With our easy to grow varieties, good crops of these sweet and delectable fruits can be grown in the Inland Northwest with great success.

Tolerances:

  • Hardiness: -20°F (USDA zone 5) or below
  • Light: Full sun – half day sun
  • Moisture: Medium
  • Soil Type: Well-drained
  • PH: Slightly alkaline
  • Deer Resistance: Low
  • Pest & Disease Resistance: The foliage of Peaches and Nectarines can be damaged by Peach Leaf Curl. Plant resistant varieties or spray with copper 2 to 3 times during the winter. Clear, copper colored exudation on the trunk and branches are symptoms of bacterial canker. Copper sprays will also help protect your tree from this disease.


Special Uses:

  • Tasty fruit
  • Nectary

Habits:

  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Yield: 50+ pounds
  • Bearing Age: Should begin to bear 2-3 years after planting
  • Height: 10-12 feet
  • Width: 10-12 feet
  • Bloom Time: April – May
  • Pollination: Generally considered to be self-fertile
  • Ripening Time: Late July – Late August

Possible Drawbacks:

  • Leaves contain cyanide. Can cause vomiting, coma and even death. Applies to all in the Prunus family (cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, apricots, almonds etc.). Do not feed to livestock.
  • Can be disease prone, so plan on spraying copper yearly.

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