Patio Peach Trees

Info

Dwarf peach trees adapt well to planters at least 2 feet wide and 3 feet deep. Fill the planter with very good potting soil, up to near the top. Make a well in the soil, and place the tree in so that the top of the root ball is at the same depth it was in it's pot. Fill in the soil around it, and gently press out any air pockets around the edges. Water it in very well, so that the soil settles around it. Add more soil if needed.

Varieties

  • Bonanza

    Medium to large, yellow fruit with red blushes. Highly aromatic, yellow, freestone flesh. Good flavor. Genetic dwarf grows only 4-5’ tall. Thrives in containers or ground. Often fruits the first year. Heavy crops. Large, pink flowers. Ripens early.

  • Bonfire pp No. 8509

    Genetic dwarf grows to 6’ tall. Pink blooms. Attractive red leaves retain color all season. Fruit with white flesh streaked with red is usually not edible. Ripens late.

Care and Maintenance

  1. Preparing the Hole

    Dig the hole as deep as the root ball, and as much as three times as wide as the diameter of the root ball. Breaking up the soil around the tree provides the newly emerging roots room to grow into loose soil to hasten establishment.

  2. Placing Your Tree

    Place the tree carefully in the center of the hole after removing it from the container. The tree's root collar (the bulge right above the root system) should be just above the top of the soil. Don't dig the hole too deep. It is better if the root collar is slightly (1 to 2") higher than ground level because of possible setting.

  3. Filling the Hole

    Carefully fill the hole with soil when the tree is positioned and straight. Fill the hole about 1/3 full and lightly push the soil around the base of the root ball. Fill the remainder of the hole taking care to gently but firmly pack soil to eliminate air pockets that may cause the roots to dry out. Don't plant the tree too deep. Back fill the soil to the height just below the root collar.

  4. Mulching

    Place 2 to 4 inches of mulch in a 2 to 3 foot circle around the tree. Keep the mulch from touching the trunk to keep fungus from growing on the trunk. Mulch can be aged wood chips or bark. Mulch helps keep roots moist and insulates them, and prevents weed growth. It is not recommended to apply fertilizer at the time of planting.

  5. Watering

    Water the tree well as soon as you plant it. Water the tree at least once a week for the first year after planting. A slow, root-saturating, one-hour trickle once a week is recommended for a new tree. The watering schedule should be adjusted accordingly if it rains or is very dry.