Perennial fruit
Peach plant profile
Prunus persica
A perennial fruit for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Peach
Clemson Extension says to plant peach trees while fully dormant, from early December to mid-March, and as early as possible so the roots establish before spring growth begins.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Peach in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 7
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: brown rot, plum curculio, peachtree borer, poor drainage sensitivity.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Peaches & Nectarines (HGIC 1354)
Clemson Cooperative Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.