Plants in genus prunus
Prunus persica 'Snowbrite'
Prunus persica 'Snowbrite' is a freestone peach variety known for its sweet white-fleshed fruit with a fragrant, floral flavor. It has an early harvest time in mid-June and is self-pollinating. This semi-dwarf tree grows 12-15 feet tall and wide, thriving in sunny spots with well-draining soil. It is moderately resistant to pests and diseases, making it a reliable choice for fruit gardens.
Prunus persica 'July Prince'
This yellow freestone peach variety produces medium to large fruit by late summer or early fall, harvested from early to mid-August. The tree blooms bright pink flowers in early spring and grows 12-15 feet tall and wide. It requires 750-850 chill hours, is self-fertile, and thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Prunus persica 'Reliance'
Prunus persica 'Reliance' is a cold-hardy peach tree known for its juicy, sweet, and aromatic freestone fruit. It features vibrant orange skin with a slight red blush and pink blossoms in spring. This tree grows 10-12 feet tall and thrives in USDA zones 4-8, requiring full sun and consistent soil moisture for optimal growth.
Prunus persica 'June Gold'
Prunus persica 'June Gold' is a deciduous peach tree known for its high yield of medium to large yellow cling peaches with blush red skin. This self-fertile tree produces medium pink blooms in spring and grows in USDA zones 5-9. It requires 450 chill hours under 32°F and prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil. 'June Gold' has a moderate growth rate, reaching up to 12-15 feet tall and wide, making it a substantial presence in orchards and gardens. Its delicious fruit and ornamental appeal make it a popular choice for fruit tree enthusiasts.
Prunus 'Okame'
This hybrid cross between Prunus incisa and Prunus campulata produces bright pink blooms in early spring. It grows 20 feet tall and 10-20 feet wide, with a medium to slow growth rate. The tree thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5-9 and has a lifespan of 20-40 years.
Prunus persica 'O'henry'
Prunus persica 'O'henry' is a vigorous peach tree producing large, sweet, and juicy yellow freestone peaches with red skin. It blooms bright pink flowers in early spring and ripens from late August through September. This self-fertile tree thrives in full sun and slightly acidic, well-draining soil.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'June Princess'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'June Princess' is a self-pollinating nectarine tree known for its attractive pink blooms and prolific fruit production. The tree bears sweet, juicy fruit with red skin and yellow flesh, ripening in mid-summer. It grows rapidly, reaching a mature height of 12-15 feet, and thrives in full sun with slightly acidic, well-draining soil. This variety is resistant to pests and diseases, making it a reliable choice for USDA hardiness zones 5-9. The 'June Princess' is an excellent addition to home orchards, providing delicious fruit and ornamental value.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Durbin'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Durbin' is a cold-hardy, disease-resistant nectarine tree that produces sweet, juicy fruit in late summer. It requires full sun and well-drained soil, with regular watering, especially during warmer months. Fertilizing twice a year can help maintain its productivity and health.
Prunus persica 'Texstar'
Prunus persica 'Texstar' is a cold-hardy peach variety known for its red blush fruit with yellow flesh and blush centers. This semi-clingstone peach ripens in summer and features pink flowers in early spring. 'Texstar' is self-pollinating and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5-9, requiring 450-600 chill hours. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter, making it a reliable choice for home orchards.
Prunus persica 'Red Haven'
Prunus persica 'Red Haven' is a peach tree known for its juicy, sweet fruit with a balance of sweetness and acidity. It produces freestone fruit that ripens in July and features delicate pink blossoms in spring. This tree grows 12-15 feet tall and wide, requires full sun, and is self-pollinating.
Prunus salicina 'Au Rosa'
Prunus salicina 'Au Rosa' is a deciduous tree that produces juicy red plums with fragrant white flowers in early spring. It is self-pollinating and has high disease resistance, thriving in full sun with well-draining, slightly acidic soil. This tree grows 12-15 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide.
Prunus persica 'Contender'
Prunus persica 'Contender' is a peach tree known for its delectable fruit and beautiful blossoms. It produces medium to large, sweet, and tangy freestone peaches. The tree grows to a height of 12-15 feet and thrives in USDA zones 4-8, requiring full sun and well-draining soil. It is self-fertile and benefits from regular deep watering and fertilization.
Prunus persica 'White Lady'
Prunus persica 'White Lady' is a peach tree known for its juicy, sweet, and aromatic white-fleshed peaches. It features delicate pink blossoms in early spring and lush green foliage, reaching a mature height of 15 feet. This tree thrives in USDA grow zones 5-9, requiring full sun and consistently moist soil.
Prunus 'Bruce'
Prunus 'Bruce' is a cross between Chickasaw and Japanese plums, producing white flowers in late spring and dark red fruits. It grows 12-15 feet tall and 10-20 feet wide, requiring full sun and well-draining, slightly acidic soil. This drought-tolerant tree needs another plum tree for pollination.
Prunus salicina 'Scarlet Beauty'
The low-chill Japanese-style plum tree produces medium-sized plums with bright red streaked amber flesh and soft skin. It ripens in May or early summer and requires 150 chill hours. This self-pollinating tree grows in USDA zones 7-10 and cannot handle freezing temperatures. It reaches 10 feet tall and 5-10 feet wide, preferring full sun and well-draining soil. Moderately drought tolerant, it benefits from slow-release fertilizer in early spring and is easy to grow.
Prunus persica 'Belle Of Georgia'
Prunus persica 'Belle Of Georgia' is a self-fertile peach tree known for its bright pink spring flowers and large, blush-colored fruit with creamy white flesh. It grows rapidly, reaching heights of 15-25 feet, and is suitable for USDA zones 5-8. This tree requires full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and is resistant to pests and diseases.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Red Gold'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Red Gold' is a fast-growing fruit tree known for its large, juicy fruits and vibrant foliage. The tree's deep green leaves turn a striking dark red in summer, accompanied by white flowers that attract butterflies and insects. This self-pollinating tree is easy to grow and maintain, thriving in a variety of climates with minimal care. It can reach a mature height of 8 to 15 feet and is known for its longevity, living up to 50 years or more. The fruits are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, making them a healthy addition to any diet.
Prunus persica 'Flordacrest'
This peach tree produces red-skinned and yellow-fleshed fruit that ripens in mid-May. It requires 350 chill hours and is a semi-clingstone variety. The tree grows up to 12-15 feet tall and wide, thrives in full sun, and prefers well-drained sandy loam soils. It is disease-resistant and benefits from cross-pollination.
Prunus persica 'Pink Cascade'
Prunus persica 'Pink Cascade' is a deciduous tree known for its bright pink double flowers that bloom in early spring. It features weeping branches and leaves that turn golden yellow or greenish in fall. This ornamental tree does not produce edible fruit and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. It grows up to 12-15 feet tall and wide, preferring well-draining, slightly acidic soil and full sun.
Prunus persica 'Gulf Crimson'
Prunus persica 'Gulf Crimson' is a peach tree producing sweet, large peaches with deep yellow-red flesh. It ripens from mid-May to early June and is self-pollinating, requiring 400 hours of winter chill. This tree grows 12-18 feet tall and is disease-resistant, making it suitable for USDA zones 8-10. It thrives in full sun and requires annual pruning and thinning.
Prunus persica 'Carored'
Developed at Clemson University, this peach tree produces sweet, juicy yellow flesh peaches that ripen in early to mid-summer. The tree grows up to 18 feet tall and 15 feet wide, is self-pollinating, and requires around 650 chill hours. It thrives in full sun and well-draining soil.
Prunus persica 'Early Elberta'
Prunus persica 'Early Elberta' is a yellow freestone peach variety known for its large, firm peaches with a yellow and red blush skin. It blooms with bright pink flowers in early spring and is self-fertile, though it benefits from cross-pollination. This semi-dwarf tree grows 15 to 20 feet tall and wide, thriving in USDA zones 5-9.
Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan'
This tree features light pink double flowers in early spring and dark green leaves that turn bronze with red overtones in fall. It is cold hardy to -10 F and can grow 30-40 feet tall and wide at maturity, with a growth rate of 1-2 feet per year. The tree is sterile and produces little to no fruit.
Prunus persica 'Bonfire'
Prunus persica 'Bonfire' is an ornamental tree with burgundy foliage and bright pink double blooms in early spring. It grows to about 6 feet tall and produces unsavory fruits that can be used in pies or pickled. This tree is suitable for USDA zones 5-9 and prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Prunus glandulosa
Prunus glandulosa, native to China, is a shrub that produces white or pink flowers and dark red fruits. It grows up to 1.5 meters tall and prefers sunny, rocky slopes. This plant is drought-tolerant but can be susceptible to mice and various diseases.
Prunus persica 'Flordaking'
This semi-clingstone peach tree produces prolific fruit with red skin and yellow flesh, ripening in May. It requires 500 chill hours and is self-fertile. The tree grows 15-25 feet tall and wide, thrives in USDA zones 6-9, and produces fruit in 1-3 years.
Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'
Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa' is a plum tree developed by Luther Burbank in 1885, known for its large red fruit with golden yellow flesh. The tree grows 15-20 feet tall and 18-25 feet wide, ripening its fruit in mid-July. It is self-fertile and requires 300-400 chill hours, thriving in USDA zones 6-10. This heat-tolerant tree blossoms in May and takes 3-5 years to produce fruit.
Prunus persica 'Crimson Cascade'
This deciduous tree features bright red double bloom flowers in early spring and cascading branches. It has reddish-purple leaves in spring to summer, turning golden yellow or greenish in fall. The tree attracts pollinators, grows 10-12 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide, and thrives in USDA zones 5-9 with full sun.
Prunus persica 'Tropic Snow'
Prunus persica 'Tropic Snow' is a freestone peach tree known for its white, low-acid peaches with melting flesh. This self-fertile variety ripens in summer and requires full sun and slightly acidic, well-draining soil. It grows up to 18 feet tall and 15 feet wide, making it suitable for larger gardens. 'Tropic Snow' is pest and disease resistant, thriving in USDA zones 7-10 with low chill hours of 150-200. Its spring blossoms add ornamental value to the landscape.
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Prunus salicina 'Methley' is a self-pollinating plum tree with fragrant white flowers and sweet, reddish purple-fleshed fruit. It requires 250 chill hours and thrives in full sun with loamy, well-drained soil. This tree is disease-resistant, heat-tolerant, and grows up to 15-20 feet tall.