China Pearl peach / dwarf nectarine
Prunus persica 'China Pearl peach /'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Habit
- Upright-spreading / vase
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'China Pearl peach /' dwarf nectarine (Prunus persica 'China Pearl peach /') is a tree for the food garden, border, and accent planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It is self-fertile, so a single tree can set fruit. The fruit is grown for fresh eating and culinary uses, and it ripens in midseason. Bees visit the fragrant flowers.
Pairs well with Chives, Nasturtium, and Calendula.