Elberta Peach Tree

Description

The Elberta peach tree produces large yellow-fleshed freestone peaches with a red blush. The fruit is used for fresh eating, canning, freezing, jams, pies, and cobblers. This product is a dormant semi-dwarf bare-root tree on Citation rootstock.
Elberta peach tree

details

Botanical species: Prunus persica

Fruit: large yellow-fleshed freestone peach with red blush

Harvest: late July to early August in Central California; may be several weeks later in colder climates

USDA zones: 5–9

Chill requirement: about 600 hours

Rootstock: Citation

Tree size: semi-dwarf

Pollination: self-fruitful; another peach is not required for fruit set

Planting and careChoose full sun and well-drained soil with space for the mature canopy. Water during establishment without leaving the root zone saturated. Use variety and rootstock guidance for pruning, and thin developing fruit as appropriate. Tree size, fruit set, fruit size, and harvest depend on site, weather, pruning, pollinator activity, and care.
Compare other peach varieties, read the bare-root tree selection guide, and follow our bare-root planting guide.