Intrepid peach / dwarf nectarine
Prunus persica 'Intrepid peach /'
USDA zones5 to 5
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Open
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Intrepid peach /' dwarf nectarine (Prunus persica 'Intrepid peach /') is a tree for food gardens, pollinator gardens, 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 on its own. The fruit is grown for fresh eating, ripens in midseason, and keeps about 1 week.
Pairs well with Chives, Nasturtium, and Calendula.
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