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Peach

Prunus persica

Last reviewed: June 2026

Peach (Prunus persica)
Photo: Forest & Kim Starr / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

180"–360" H × 180"–360" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr

Native to

VA

Pollinators

bees

Peach trees produce beautiful pink flowers in early spring followed by edible fruit in summer. These deciduous trees reach 15-30 feet tall and wide with an open, spreading canopy that provides moderate shade.

In an HOA neighborhood

Peach is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: high. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, mid zone, backyard only.

  • Requires regular pruning and maintenance
  • Fruit drop can create mess if not harvested

Wildlife value

Spring blossoms attract bees and other pollinators. The fruit provides food for birds and small mammals when allowed to ripen.

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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