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Prunus persica



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Prunus persica
Common peach

A small broad-rounded open tree grown for its showy white, pink or red flowers and large edible peaches. Many very showy double flowered forms are found in the trade. This species is often short-lived due to borers.

Habit:Rounded to broad-rounded, open, with vase-shaped ascending low branches
Size:15-25' high
Color:Medium to medium dark green
Texture:Medium-fine
Hardiness:Zone 6a USDA
Habitat:China
Family:Rosaceae

 
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