Peach

Prunus persica

Layer 2 · Understorey
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to China, the peach tree is a medium-sized deciduous fruit tree. It requires good sun exposure to develop juicy fruit in the orchard understorey.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

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Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Size: Tree up to 6 m
Mature diameter: 4 m
Soils: Loam, Sandy
Climates: Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January — Planting
February — Planting
March
April
May
June — Harvest
July — Harvest
August — Harvest
September — Harvest
October
November — Planting
December — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: Peaches are nutritious fruits rich in vitamins A and C, consumed fresh or in preserves.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.