Prunus persica dwarf 'Elberta' | |
Elberta Dwarf Peach | |
Dwarf Tree. Grows 8-10 ft tall and wide. Full sun. Single pink flowers. Hardy late season, free stone. | |
Prune root "suckers" and "water sprouts" whenever visible, Every year in late winter thin out criss-crossing branches and diseased wood. Spray with Dormant Oil and Lime-sulphur in March and feed with Planttone in March and November. Spray with Fruit Tree Spray every 2 weeks thru July | |
Attractive shade, lawn, or specimen tree | |
Well drained and moist soil | |
A large, juicy, yellow fleshed peach that is best for fresh eating, canning and freezing. Mid season | |
Self pollinating | |
White | |
8-10' | |
10' | |
Upright | |
Medium | |
Full Sun | |
-20 to -10 deg. F | |
Water regularly as needed | |
Large, deep golden, red blushed fruit | |
Tree |