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Here is a detailed description of the Peach Live Fruit Plant:

Peach Live Fruit Plant Description
Common Name: Peach
Botanical Name: Prunus persica
Family: Rosaceae

🌳 General Overview:
The peach plant is a deciduous fruit tree known for its juicy, aromatic fruits and beautiful spring blossoms. Originally from China, peaches are now grown in temperate climates worldwide and are highly valued for fresh eating and culinary uses.

🌿 Plant Characteristics:
Type:

Deciduous, temperate fruit tree

Medium-sized and fast-growing

Height & Spread:

Grows to about 3–6 meters (10–20 feet) tall

Has a rounded or vase-shaped canopy with arching branches

Leaves:

Lance-shaped, bright green, finely serrated edges

Arranged alternately on the branches

Turn golden-yellow in autumn before falling

Flowers:

Appear in early spring, before the leaves

Pink, five-petaled, fragrant, and about 2.5–3 cm in diameter

Pollinated by bees and other insects

Fruits:

Round to slightly oval, with a fuzzy (pubescent) skin

Skin color varies from yellow to red or pink depending on the variety

Flesh may be yellow, white, or reddish, juicy and sweet or tangy

Contains a single large seed (stone or pit)

Typically ripens in late spring to summer

☀️ Growing Conditions:
Climate: Prefers temperate climates with cold winters (requires chilling hours to flower properly)

Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6–8 hours per day)

Soil: Well-drained, fertile, sandy loam or loamy soil with pH 6.0–7.0

Watering: Regular watering, especially during fruit development; avoid waterlogging

🌱 Propagation:
Usually propagated through grafting onto rootstocks to maintain desirable fruit traits

Can be grown from seed, but seedlings may not produce true-to-type fruit

🍑 Uses:
Edible Fruit: Consumed fresh, canned, dried, or used in pies, jams, jellies, and juices

Ornamental: Beautiful spring blossoms make it a decorative plant for gardens

Medicinal: Traditional use of bark and leaves in herbal remedies (with caution due to presence of cyanogenic compounds in pits and leaves)

🌟 Special Notes:
Live peach plants can be grown in containers or directly in the ground.

Pruning is essential to maintain shape, improve air circulation, and boost fruit production.

Popular varieties include Elberta, Red Haven, Golden Jubilee, and White Lady.

Let me know if you'd like help selecting a variety for your climate or tips on caring for a young live peach plant!