Peach Fruit Plant

Plant Profile

Scientific Name: Prunus persica

Common Names: Peach, Aadoo

Height: Grows 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters) tall

Flowers: Showy pink or light pink blossoms that appear in early spring

Fruit Type: Fleshy stone fruit (drupe) with fuzzy skin and yellow or white flesh.

Growing Requirements

Sunlight: Full sun exposure (6 to 8 hours daily)

Soil: Well-draining, sandy-loam soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5

Climate: Thrives in temperate and hilly highland climates, requiring specific winter chill hours depending on the variety.

Harvesting: Grafted plants can start producing fruit within 12 to 24 months of planting, with fruits typically ripening during the summer months (April-July).

Health & Uses

Rich source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, fiber, and antioxidants.

Eaten fresh, or used in preserves, jams, and desserts.