Peach

Prunus persica, Rosaceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

AlfalfaMedicago sativa

Nitrogen Fixation

Crimson CloverTrifolium incarnatum

Nitrogen Fixation

Chaste TreeVitex agnus-castus

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

NeemAzadirachta indica

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

African MarigoldTagetes erecta

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

GliricidiaGliricidia sepium

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

TansyTanacetum vulgare

Pest Deterrent

GarlicAllium sativum

Pest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Black WalnutJuglans nigra

Black walnut juglone kills peach trees

Sweet CherryPrunus avium

Sweet cherry and peach trees compete for similar nutrients and can exhibit allelopathic interference when planted too close

RoseRosa rugosa

Related Rosaceae species may compete for nutrients and potentially share pest and disease issues

LoquatEriobotrya japonica

Both fruit trees may compete for nutrients and potentially share pest issues

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Peach grow in?

Peach grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Peach?

Good companions for Peach include Alfalfa, Crimson Clover, Chaste Tree, Neem, African Marigold.

Design guilds with Peach and see companion relationships visually.

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