Peach
Persica vulgaris
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
120"–360" H × 120"–360" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
GA
Pollinators
bees
Peach trees are small to medium-sized fruit trees that produce showy pink or white flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge. They develop into rounded canopies and provide edible fruit in summer, making them both ornamental and functional landscape plants.
In an HOA neighborhood
Peach is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: high. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, mid zone, backyard only.
- Requires regular pruning and pest management to maintain neat appearance
- Fallen fruit can create mess if not promptly collected
Wildlife value
The spring blooms attract bees and other pollinators during their active season. The fruit provides food for birds and other wildlife if not harvested.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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