PEACH

Flowering Versicolor Peach

Prunus persica Versicolor

DESCRIPTION:

A small but very impressive deciduous tree with double flowers in an assortment of colorings in early to mid Spring. The unusual blossom ranges from pale pink through to deep pink and also some striped flowers randomly placed throughout.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

3 metres x 3 metres

SHAPE:

Upright spreading

FOLIAGE:

Green serrated leaves which turn yellow-green in Autumn

FLOWERS:

Blossoms range from pale pink, through to deep pink and also some striped flowers randomly placed throughout.

COMMENTS:

Prune each year after flowering to encourage new growth for next season. Spray just prior to bud burst to help prevent curly leaf.

TREE CARE:

Plant in full sun in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.