Gleason Early Elberta Peach
Prunus persica 'Gleason Early Elberta'
Pronunciation: PROO-nus PER-see-kuh
SKU #06143
| Description | After a showy spring display of fragrant pink flowers, this improved variety produces delicious freestone peaches, two weeks earlier than its parent, Elberta. One of the few yellow peaches that ripens well when picked slightly green, and with excellent flavor. Grafted onto semi-dwarf Nemaguard understock. Recommended chill: 750 - 800 hours. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Early spring |
| Mature Size | Grows 20 to 25 ft. tall and wide; easily kept smaller with annual pruning. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Fall Color, Showy Fruit, Edible, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Blackberry (Rubus); Plum (Prunus salicina); Apricot (Prunus armeniaca); Lavender (Lavandula); Strawberry (Fragaria) |
| Care | Provide full sun and fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; once established reduce frequency. Prune to shape and remove dead or damaged branches, and fertilize in late winter before blooms emerge. Thin young fruit to increase mature fruit size. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
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Lowe's 3805 Northern Boulevard Ne
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 -
Lowe's 3500 Nm 528 Nw
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114 -
Alameda Greenhouse & Nursery 9515-B 4th St. N.w.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114
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