Peach Trees

Image by Eugene E. Nelson, Bugwood.org One of the most destructive pests to peach trees is the peach borer. Peach tree borers can also attack other pitted fruit-bearing trees, such as plum, cherry, nectarine,…

Cotton root rot of peaches is a devastating soil-borne disease that affects not only peaches, but also more than 2,000 species of plants, including cotton, fruit, nut, and shade trees, and ornamental plants. Peach with Texas root…

Image by Carroll E. Younce, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org Gummosis is a disease that affects many fruit trees, including peach trees, and takes its name from the gummy substance that oozes…

Image by Scot Nelson Growing peaches in a home orchard can be a great reward come harvest time, unless your trees are hit by brown rot. Peaches with brown rot can be completely destroyed and become inedible.…

Image by PNP Images The scent and flavor of a ripe peach are unparalleled summer treats. Whether you like them eaten out of hand, sliced over a bowl of ice cream, or baked into a cobbler, Intrepid peaches…

Image by brianeasley If you want a peach that is the belle of the ball, try Belle of Georgia peaches. Gardeners in United States Department of Agriculture zones 5 to 8 should try growing a Belle of Georgia…

Image by H.J. Larsen, Bugwood.org There’s nothing better than homegrown peaches. There’s just something about picking them yourself that makes them extra sweet. They can be especially prone to disease…

Image by nata_zhekova Dwarf peach tree varieties make life easier for gardeners who want a bounteous harvest of sweet juicy peaches without the challenge of caring for full-size trees. At heights of only 6 to…

Image by Jackson's Orchard What is a Contender peach tree? Why should I consider growing Contender peaches? This disease-resistant peach tree produces generous crops of medium to large, sweet, juicy freestone…

Image by Rsberzerker If you’ve always wanted to grow fruit trees but have limited space, Bonanza dwarf peaches are your dream come true. These miniature fruit trees can be grown in small yards and even in…