Tree

Peach Tree

Prunus persica

Zones 5–9

Home-grown peaches taste like a different fruit entirely — worth every bit of care.

Sun

Full sun

Water

moderate

Spacing

15-20 ft apart

Soil

Sandy, well-drained, pH 6.0-7.0

Difficulty

moderate

Zones

5–9

When to plant

Mar

Apr

Oct

Nov

Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.

How to care for it

Give it your sunniest spot — peaches sulk in damp shade. Prune hard in late winter to an open center (they fruit on new wood), thin aggressively, and clean up fallen leaves to fight leaf curl.

Good companions

Basil, chive, garlic underplant

Harvest

Ready when the fruit smells sweet and twists off freely.

Want a plan for growing Peach Tree?

Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.

Ask the Genie