Desiree peach / dwarf nectarine
Prunus persica 'Desiree peach /'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Open
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Desiree peach /' dwarf nectarine (Prunus persica 'Desiree peach /') is a tree for a food garden, a pollinator garden, or an accent. 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 on its own. The fruit ripens early and keeps about 1 week, so plan to eat it fresh or cook with it soon after picking. Fragrant blooms attract bees, butterflies, and birds.
Pairs well with Chives, Nasturtium, and Calendula.