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Dwarf Alberta Peach
Fruit treePrunus persica 'Elberta' dwarf
- Full sun
- Zones 5–9
- 120 days to maturity
- Fruits
- 96" spacing
- pH 6–7
Overview
A compact version of the classic Elberta peach that delivers full-sized, juicy freestone peaches on a tree perfect for small gardens and containers. This self-pollinating dwarf variety reaches only 6-8 feet tall while producing abundant crops of sweet, yellow-fleshed peaches with that traditional peachy flavor. Perfect for home gardeners who want fresh peaches without dedicating a huge amount of space.
Planting
Plant grafted trees in early spring after last frost. Dig hole twice as wide as root ball, same depth.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 96" apart. Germination: 30-90 days from seed (grafted trees recommended).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Peach tree borer, oriental fruit moth, aphids, scale insects. Common diseases: Peach leaf curl, brown rot, bacterial spot, powdery mildew.