Peach 'Elberta'
Prunus persica 'Elberta'
Also known as
Perske (Afr.)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Frequent watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
9m | Max | 9m |
4m | Min | 4m |
3 years to reach maturity
Fruiting
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
Trees flower towards the beginning of Spring. Peaches are picked towards mid to late Summer.
Peach 'Elberta' Overview
Peach trees are small and deciduous. They need about 500 chilling units to produce good fruit. For best results ask a local nursery for advice on choosing the best variety and rootstock for your garden. Elberta is a free-stone peach with yellow flesh. Its skin is yellow with a strong red blush.
Common problems with Peach 'Elberta'
Elberta is insect and disease free.
Peach 'Elberta' Companion Plants
How to propagate Peach 'Elberta'
Seed
Sow seed in Spring after a cold period of about 3 months. Graft or bud the cultivar you would like to harvest on these.
Cuttings
Varieties are grafted or budded onto rootstocks.
Special features of Peach 'Elberta'
Attracts useful insects
Bees pollinate the blossoms.
Attracts birds
Attractive flowers
The pink blossoms appear before the leaves making a beautiful show.
Other uses of Peach 'Elberta'
Edible
The fruit is edible fresh, dried, cooked or preserved.