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Dwarf Alberta Peach

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Dwarf Alberta Peach

Fruit tree

Prunus persica 'Elberta' dwarf

  • Full sun
  • Zones 5–9
  • 120 days to maturity
  • Fruits
  • 96" spacing
  • pH 6–7
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  • 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.