Peach Trees

Image by Eric R. Day, VA Polytechnic Institute/State University, Bugwood.org White peach scale has significant financial impact for commercial peach growing operations.  White peach scale insects cause peach…

Image by Jonas Janner Hamann, (UFSM), Bugwood.org Oriental fruit moths are nasty little pests that wreak havoc in a number of trees including cherry, quince, pear, plum, apple, ornamental cherry, and even…

Image by Clemson University - USDA Cooperative Ext Slide Series, Bugwood.org Peach tree short life disease (PTSL) is a condition that causes peach trees to die after a few years of doing well in the home…

Image by University of Georgia Plant Pathology, Bugwood.org Peach trees that are showing reduced fruit size and overall growth may be infected with peach Xylella fastidiosa, or phony peach disease (PPD).…

Image by University of Georgia Plant Pathology, Bugwood.org Peach root knot nematodes are tiny roundworms that live in the soil and feed on the roots of the tree. The damage is sometimes insignificant and may…

Image by m-kojot Peach waterlogging can be a real problem when growing this stone fruit. Peach trees are sensitive to standing water and the issue can reduce crop yield and even kill a tree if it is not…

Image by H.J. Larsen, Bugwood.org Life is just peachy unless your tree has a virus. Peach mosaic virus affects both peaches and plums. There are two ways the plant can become infected and two types of this…

Image by Anest Peaches are members of the rose family amongst which they can count apricots, almonds, cherries, and plums as cousins. Narrowing down their classification comes down to the types of stones in…

Image by gsagi Peach trees are one of the least winter hardy stone fruits. Most varieties will lose buds and new growth in -15  F. (-26 C.).  weather and can be killed in -25 degrees Fahrenheit (-31 C.). They…

Image by carolynsullivan139 via Q&A Growing peaches in the home garden is a very rewarding and delicious experience. Unfortunately, peaches, like other fruit trees, are prone to disease and insect…