Gleason Early Elberta Peach

Prunus persica 'Gleason Early Elberta'

Pronunciation: PROO-nus PER-see-kuh
SKU #06143
5-9

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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.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Grows 20 to 25 ft. tall and wide; easily kept smaller with annual pruning.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

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Bloom TimeEarly spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Showy Fruit, Edible, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseContainer, Espalier
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBlackberry (Rubus); Plum (Prunus salicina); Apricot (Prunus armeniaca); Lavender (Lavandula); Strawberry (Fragaria)
Care InstructionsProvide 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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Bloom TimeEarly spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Showy Fruit, Edible, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Espalier
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBlackberry (Rubus); Plum (Prunus salicina); Apricot (Prunus armeniaca); Lavender (Lavandula); Strawberry (Fragaria)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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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