# Peach Tree (*Prunus persica*) Peach Trees are known for their sweet, fuzzy fruit! They have beautiful pink flowers in the spring. - **Category:** [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/tree) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 3 - **Habitat:** Gardens and orchards - **Also known as:** Persian Plum Tree ![Peach Tree](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424431/objects/4821.jpg) ## Appearance The Peach Tree has beautiful pink to reddish-purple blossoms in spring before its bright green, lance-shaped leaves fully emerge. Its fuzzy, round fruits ripen to vibrant yellow, orange, and red hues in summer, hanging from light brown branches. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Rosales - **Family:** Rosaceae - **Genus:** Prunus ## Interesting facts - A single peach tree can produce hundreds of fruits in just one harvest season! - Peaches are related to almonds, both being 'stone fruits' with hard inner shells! - Some peach trees have 'nectarine' branches, which grow fruit without the fuzzy skin! - The first peaches were grown in China over 8,000 years ago, making them ancient! ## Special abilities - **Chilling Requirement:** Peach Tree has a unique chilling requirement, needing cold winter temperatures to produce its delicious fruit in spring. - **Fuzzy Skin Protection:** Peach Tree fruit has a fuzzy skin that helps protect it from insects and sometimes even direct sunlight. - **Sweet Scent Appeal:** Peach Tree flowers produce a sweet scent to attract bees and other insects for important pollination. - **Rapid Fruiting:** Peach Tree can produce fruit very quickly, often within 2-4 years of being planted, helping it reproduce fast. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 3-7 m - **Spread:** 3-6 m - **Edible:** Yes - **Size:** 15-30 cm - **Lifespan:** 10-25 years - **Fruit Type:** Drupe - **Growth Rate:** Medium - **Leaf Type:** Deciduous ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** Honey Bee (*Apis mellifera*) — Vital for carrying pollen between flowers. - **Eats:** Oriental Fruit Moth (*Cydia molesta*) — Its larvae burrow into the fruit, causing damage. - **Depends on:** [Human](https://www.snappit.app/explore/human) (*Homo sapiens*) — People cultivate and harvest peaches for food. - **Parasitizes:** Brown Rot Fungus (*Monilinia fructicola*) — Causes fruit to rot and can damage blossoms. ## Traits - [Deciduous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/deciduous): Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons. - [Spring Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spring-blooming): Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth. - [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense. - [Fruit Bearing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fruit-bearing): Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds. - [Fruit Tree](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fruit-tree): A fruit tree is a perennial tree that produces fruit, which is edible to humans or animals. - [Edible](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/edible): Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. - [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. ## Collections - [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/trees) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Peach Tree? Compare leaves or needles, how they attach to the twig, buds, bark and the shape of the crown. Lobed leaves are useful clues, but several unrelated trees share a similar outline. Tree Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is Peach Tree? 3-7 m ### How wide does Peach Tree spread? 3-6 m ### Is Peach Tree edible? Yes ### How big is Peach Tree? 15-30 cm ### How long does Peach Tree live? 10-25 years ### Where is Peach Tree usually found? Gardens and orchards ### What kind of fruit does Peach Tree produce? Drupe ## Where to spot - [Austin Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/austin-zoo) — Texas, US · Zoo - [Atlanta Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/atlanta-botanical-garden) — Georgia, US · Botanical Garden - [Mozley Park Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/mozley-park-historic-district) — Georgia, US · Historic District - [Yamanashi Fuefukigawa Fruit Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/yamanashi-fuefukigawa-fruit-park) — Chubu, JP · Park - [Kotohira Sky Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/kotohira-sky-park) — Kyushu, JP · Park [View all places to see Peach Tree](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/peach-tree) ## More Trees - [English Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/english-oak) (*Quercus robur*) - [Sessile Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/sessile-oak) (*Quercus petraea*) - [Northern Red Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/northern-red-oak) (*Quercus rubra*) - [White Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-oak) (*Quercus alba*) --- Source: [Peach Tree: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/peach-tree)