Item Number: FT156
Elberta Peach Tree
Elberta Peach Tree
A classic peach with rich flavor
Elberta peach trees are a time-honored favorite, celebrated for their large, sweet, and aromatic fruit. This freestone variety features golden-yellow skin with a striking red blush, making it a classic choice for both its beauty and flavor. Elberta peaches have firm, juicy flesh that is perfect for fresh eating, baking into pies, or preserving as jams or canned goods. Known for its vigorous growth and reliable yields, the Elberta tree thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring moderate chill hours to produce its best harvest. This self-fruitful variety is also an excellent pollinator for other peach trees. With a mid-to-late season ripening period, Elberta ensures an abundant harvest when other varieties may be winding down. A true staple for home orchards and commercial growers alike, Elberta peaches are as versatile as they are delicious, delivering a taste of tradition and quality year after year.
Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock.
- Zones: 5-9
- Chill hours: 500-800
- Bloom Time: Early Mid-Season (Based on typical Central Valley California weather)
- Harvest: July 10 - August 1
- Looks: Yellow freestone.
- Personality: Juicy, sweet, very flavorful peaches that are great for canning, freezing, fresh eating.
- Facts of note: Elberta is prized for its rich flavor and juicy flesh. The yellow freestone flesh is smooth when firm and remains full flavored until soft ripe with juice running down your arm. Elberta originated in Marshallville, Georgia in 1870 and along with the Belle of Georgia white peach, are noted as the original Georgia Peaches. Still the standard that all other peaches are judged, the Elberta has remained one of the most popular home grown peach varieties for well over 100 years. Widely adapted to many climate zones and a dependable producer, it is the first choice for mid season peaches A very beautiful spring bloomer, the Elberta can be used as a great background accent tree giving one both beautiful and productive. The Juicy, bright yellow flesh is great for eating fresh, freezing and canning.
- Pollination: Self-fruitful.
The July Kim Elberta Peach Tree, scientifically known as Prunus persica 'July Kim,' is a delightful addition to any orchard or backyard garden. Revered for its sweet and juicy peaches, the July Kim Elberta Peach Tree is a favorite among fruit enthusiasts and gardeners. In this article, we will explore the characteristics, care requirements, and numerous benefits of growing a July Kim Elberta Peach Tree in your outdoor space.
Why Choose the Elberta Peach Tree?
The Elberta Peach Tree is one of the most popular deciduous fruit trees, prized for its sweet and juicy fruit and exceptional versatility. Known for producing yellow freestone peaches, this self-fertile tree thrives in well-drained soils under full sun, yielding large peaches perfect for eating fresh, baking, or canning. With regular care such as pruning to maintain an open center shape, a balanced fertilizer formula, and proper chill hours, you can encourage fruit production and enjoy these prized peaches during the late summer harvest time, often peaking in late July.
Overview of the July Kim Elberta Peach Tree:
Scientific Name: Prunus persica 'July Kim'
Common Name: July Kim Elberta Peach Tree
Origin: United States
Fruit Type: Sweet and juicy peaches with yellow flesh
Growth Habit: Semi-dwarf tree with an upright and spreading canopy
Size: Mature July Kim Elberta Peach Trees typically reach a height of 10 to 12 feet with a similar spread
Unique Characteristics:
The July Kim Elberta Peach Tree is cherished for its remarkable fruit, which boasts several unique characteristics:
Sweet Flavor: July Kim Elberta peaches are celebrated for their exceptionally sweet flavor and juicy, succulent flesh. They are often described as a delectable summer treat.
Yellow Flesh: The flesh of these peaches is golden-yellow, adding to their visual appeal and mouthwatering taste.
Large Fruit Size: The peaches produced by the July Kim Elberta Peach Tree are relatively large, making them perfect for fresh consumption, canning, and baking.
Ripening Time: True to its name, this variety of peach matures and ripens in July, providing a delicious summer harvest.
Growing and Caring:
July Kim Elberta Peach Trees are relatively easy to grow and maintain. Here are some essential care guidelines:
Sunlight: These peach trees thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce sweet and juicy fruits.
Soil: They prefer well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Amending the soil with organic matter can improve fertility and drainage.
Watering: Provide regular and deep watering, especially during the growing season and dry spells. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Pruning: Pruning helps maintain the tree's shape, remove dead or diseased branches, and promote air circulation. Prune during late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Fertilization: Fertilize your July Kim Elberta Peach Tree in the spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to support healthy growth and fruit production.
Pest and Disease Control: Keep an eye out for common peach pests such as aphids, peach leaf curl, and brown rot. Implement appropriate pest management practices and apply preventive treatments as needed.
Culinary Uses and Health Benefits:
July Kim Elberta peaches offer several culinary uses and health benefits:
Culinary Versatility: These sweet and juicy peaches are perfect for fresh consumption, making preserves, jams, pies, cobblers, and other desserts. They can also be used in salads and salsas.
Nutrient-Rich: July Kim Elberta peaches are a good source of vitamins, including vitamin C and vitamin A, as well as dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.
Health Benefits: Consuming peaches is associated with various health benefits, including improved digestion, skin health, and immunity support.
Why the Elberta Peach Tree is Perfect for Home Orchards
The Elberta Peach Tree is an ideal choice for home orchards due to its reliable fruit production, manageable size, and exceptional flavor. As a self-fertile tree, it doesn’t require a pollinator, making it easy for small-scale growers to enjoy abundant harvests. Its large peaches with sweet and juicy fruit are versatile, perfect for eating fresh, baking, or canning, ensuring year-round enjoyment.
This hardy peach tree thrives in well-drained soils under full sun and tolerates a range of climates, performing well even in extreme heat. With proper care, such as regular pruning, maintaining an open center shape, and using a balanced fertilizer formula, the Elberta is known for producing high-quality yellow freestone peaches. Its beauty, from stunning spring blooms to its vibrant summer fruit, makes it a standout addition to any garden or orchard.
The July Kim Elberta Peach Tree, with its delicious and abundant peaches, is a delightful addition to any orchard or backyard garden. Whether you're an experienced orchardist or a novice gardener, growing a July Kim Elberta Peach Tree can be a rewarding experience. Enjoy the benefits of fresh, homegrown peaches while adding an attractive and fruitful tree to your outdoor space. Embrace the delicious flavors and numerous culinary possibilities that this remarkable tree offers, and savor the joys of summer with the July Kim Elberta Peach Tree in your orchard.
Why Buy Elberta Peach Tree From Us?
Our Elberta peach tree offers everything you need for a thriving home orchard, from its sweet and juicy fruit to its reliable fruit production. Carefully selected and shipped dormant, each tree arrives with a healthy root ball and in good shape, ready for planting in well-drained soils under full sun. With proper care, including regular pruning and a balanced fertilizer formula, this self-fertile tree will produce large peaches, prized for their yellow freestone flesh, ideal for eating fresh, canning, or baking. Our Elberta peach trees thrive in a range of climates, including extreme heat, and are suited to early spring or fall planting, ensuring a strong start and more fruit by the first season.
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Description
Description
Elberta peach trees are a time-honored favorite, celebrated for their large, sweet, and aromatic fruit. This freestone variety features golden-yellow skin with a striking red blush, making it a classic choice for both its beauty and flavor. Elberta peaches have firm, juicy flesh that is perfect for fresh eating, baking into pies, or preserving as jams or canned goods. Known for its vigorous growth and reliable yields, the Elberta tree thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring moderate chill hours to produce its best harvest. This self-fruitful variety is also an excellent pollinator for other peach trees. With a mid-to-late season ripening period, Elberta ensures an abundant harvest when other varieties may be winding down. A true staple for home orchards and commercial growers alike, Elberta peaches are as versatile as they are delicious, delivering a taste of tradition and quality year after year.
Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock.
- Zones: 5-9
- Chill hours: 500-800
- Bloom Time: Early Mid-Season (Based on typical Central Valley California weather)
- Harvest: July 10 - August 1
- Looks: Yellow freestone.
- Personality: Juicy, sweet, very flavorful peaches that are great for canning, freezing, fresh eating.
- Facts of note: Elberta is prized for its rich flavor and juicy flesh. The yellow freestone flesh is smooth when firm and remains full flavored until soft ripe with juice running down your arm. Elberta originated in Marshallville, Georgia in 1870 and along with the Belle of Georgia white peach, are noted as the original Georgia Peaches. Still the standard that all other peaches are judged, the Elberta has remained one of the most popular home grown peach varieties for well over 100 years. Widely adapted to many climate zones and a dependable producer, it is the first choice for mid season peaches A very beautiful spring bloomer, the Elberta can be used as a great background accent tree giving one both beautiful and productive. The Juicy, bright yellow flesh is great for eating fresh, freezing and canning.
- Pollination: Self-fruitful.
The July Kim Elberta Peach Tree, scientifically known as Prunus persica 'July Kim,' is a delightful addition to any orchard or backyard garden. Revered for its sweet and juicy peaches, the July Kim Elberta Peach Tree is a favorite among fruit enthusiasts and gardeners. In this article, we will explore the characteristics, care requirements, and numerous benefits of growing a July Kim Elberta Peach Tree in your outdoor space.
Why Choose the Elberta Peach Tree?
The Elberta Peach Tree is one of the most popular deciduous fruit trees, prized for its sweet and juicy fruit and exceptional versatility. Known for producing yellow freestone peaches, this self-fertile tree thrives in well-drained soils under full sun, yielding large peaches perfect for eating fresh, baking, or canning. With regular care such as pruning to maintain an open center shape, a balanced fertilizer formula, and proper chill hours, you can encourage fruit production and enjoy these prized peaches during the late summer harvest time, often peaking in late July.
Overview of the July Kim Elberta Peach Tree:
Scientific Name: Prunus persica 'July Kim'
Common Name: July Kim Elberta Peach Tree
Origin: United States
Fruit Type: Sweet and juicy peaches with yellow flesh
Growth Habit: Semi-dwarf tree with an upright and spreading canopy
Size: Mature July Kim Elberta Peach Trees typically reach a height of 10 to 12 feet with a similar spread
Unique Characteristics:
The July Kim Elberta Peach Tree is cherished for its remarkable fruit, which boasts several unique characteristics:
Sweet Flavor: July Kim Elberta peaches are celebrated for their exceptionally sweet flavor and juicy, succulent flesh. They are often described as a delectable summer treat.
Yellow Flesh: The flesh of these peaches is golden-yellow, adding to their visual appeal and mouthwatering taste.
Large Fruit Size: The peaches produced by the July Kim Elberta Peach Tree are relatively large, making them perfect for fresh consumption, canning, and baking.
Ripening Time: True to its name, this variety of peach matures and ripens in July, providing a delicious summer harvest.
Growing and Caring:
July Kim Elberta Peach Trees are relatively easy to grow and maintain. Here are some essential care guidelines:
Sunlight: These peach trees thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce sweet and juicy fruits.
Soil: They prefer well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Amending the soil with organic matter can improve fertility and drainage.
Watering: Provide regular and deep watering, especially during the growing season and dry spells. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Pruning: Pruning helps maintain the tree's shape, remove dead or diseased branches, and promote air circulation. Prune during late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Fertilization: Fertilize your July Kim Elberta Peach Tree in the spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to support healthy growth and fruit production.
Pest and Disease Control: Keep an eye out for common peach pests such as aphids, peach leaf curl, and brown rot. Implement appropriate pest management practices and apply preventive treatments as needed.
Culinary Uses and Health Benefits:
July Kim Elberta peaches offer several culinary uses and health benefits:
Culinary Versatility: These sweet and juicy peaches are perfect for fresh consumption, making preserves, jams, pies, cobblers, and other desserts. They can also be used in salads and salsas.
Nutrient-Rich: July Kim Elberta peaches are a good source of vitamins, including vitamin C and vitamin A, as well as dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.
Health Benefits: Consuming peaches is associated with various health benefits, including improved digestion, skin health, and immunity support.
Why the Elberta Peach Tree is Perfect for Home Orchards
The Elberta Peach Tree is an ideal choice for home orchards due to its reliable fruit production, manageable size, and exceptional flavor. As a self-fertile tree, it doesn’t require a pollinator, making it easy for small-scale growers to enjoy abundant harvests. Its large peaches with sweet and juicy fruit are versatile, perfect for eating fresh, baking, or canning, ensuring year-round enjoyment.
This hardy peach tree thrives in well-drained soils under full sun and tolerates a range of climates, performing well even in extreme heat. With proper care, such as regular pruning, maintaining an open center shape, and using a balanced fertilizer formula, the Elberta is known for producing high-quality yellow freestone peaches. Its beauty, from stunning spring blooms to its vibrant summer fruit, makes it a standout addition to any garden or orchard.
The July Kim Elberta Peach Tree, with its delicious and abundant peaches, is a delightful addition to any orchard or backyard garden. Whether you're an experienced orchardist or a novice gardener, growing a July Kim Elberta Peach Tree can be a rewarding experience. Enjoy the benefits of fresh, homegrown peaches while adding an attractive and fruitful tree to your outdoor space. Embrace the delicious flavors and numerous culinary possibilities that this remarkable tree offers, and savor the joys of summer with the July Kim Elberta Peach Tree in your orchard.
Why Buy Elberta Peach Tree From Us?
Our Elberta peach tree offers everything you need for a thriving home orchard, from its sweet and juicy fruit to its reliable fruit production. Carefully selected and shipped dormant, each tree arrives with a healthy root ball and in good shape, ready for planting in well-drained soils under full sun. With proper care, including regular pruning and a balanced fertilizer formula, this self-fertile tree will produce large peaches, prized for their yellow freestone flesh, ideal for eating fresh, canning, or baking. Our Elberta peach trees thrive in a range of climates, including extreme heat, and are suited to early spring or fall planting, ensuring a strong start and more fruit by the first season.
Visit our Fruit Tree Central for a listing of all our fruit tree videos and articles.
Visit Tree Characteristics for a listing of all our fruit & nut tree growing characteristics.
About Peaches: Peaches are extremely vigorous trees requiring regular pruning and thinning. Needs fertile, well drained soils. Tend to bloom early and may be difficult to crop in late frost areas. Plant several varieties for continued supply, as ripe fruit does not store well. Susceptible to peach leaf curl, brown rot, oriental fruit moth and peach twig borer. Browse all our peach trees for sale.
Please Note: Although most of our bare-root trees arrive to our warehouse in mid-December, there are a few varieties that will not arrive until mid-January. If you order any of those varieties along with varieties that arrive in mid-December, your order will be delayed for shipment until mid-January. If you'd like us to split your shipments, please contact us at (888) 784-1722 or orderdesk@groworganic.com. Additional shipping charges will apply.
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Cannot ship to the following states: HI, AK, PR, GU, VI
Shipping Weight: 5.0 lb
Dimensions: 47.5"L x 7.3"W x 2.75"H
Features
Features
- Bare Root
- Flavor Pick
- Freestone
- Self-fruitful
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
Limited Dormant Tree & Plant Guarantee
* Claim deadline is June 15th
We guarantee that your dormant tree or plant will arrive in good, viable condition. If your tree arrives in substandard condition, notify us within 3 days of delivery. Please email pictures of the box, inside packaging, the tree and its roots to helpdesk@groworganic.com. We will investigate your claim and process a request to exchange or refund the damaged product.
If your dormant tree or plant has not grown new leaves by June 15th, you may be eligible for our Limited Dormant Tree & Plant Guarantee. This guarantee provides for a store credit for the purchase price of the tree, excluding shipping. Please see the Instructions below.
Important Dates:
- April 1st Dormant trees/plants must be planted in the ground
- May 15th Perform scratch test, if no new leaves have grown
- June 15th Deadline to apply for a dormant tree/plant credit
All required documentation must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. Claims or documentation received after June 15th will be denied, without exception. Instructions listed below
Terms and Conditions
We cannot guarantee that your tree or plant will remain alive and healthy after it is received, or bear fruit as there are too many variables in your environment that are beyond our control (i.e. soil preparation, weed and pest control, proper irrigation, chill hours, compatible hardiness for your growing zone, proper choice of pollinator, extreme weather, rodent damage, disease, etc.).
We cannot guarantee that we will be able to provide a replacement tree/plant of the same species either that same growing season or in future years. Customers are responsible for all shipping fees associated with replacement trees and plants.
If we determine that the tree you purchased directly from us is not viable, we will issue you a store credit (not a refund) for the purchase price of the affected dormant tree or plant. Shipping is not included in the dormant tree/plant guarantee. Store credits can be used to purchase any product we sell and are valid for use only until July 1st of the following year.
Historically, 98% of our dormant trees and plants grow and thrive when they have been cared for and planted using our growing guides. Dormant trees and plants must be planted in the ground by April 1st in order to be eligible for credit. If the ground in your area is still frozen solid, you may temporarily plant your tree or plant in a pot.
Potted, non-dormant trees or plants are excluded from this guarantee as they are not dormant at the time of shipment. Evergreen trees such as citrus, avocado and olive trees are not available for credit under the Dormant Tree and Plant Guarantee.
Instructions
We guarantee that your dormant fruit tree or plant will leaf out, if you care for it according to our growing guides. In the unlikely event that your dormant tree or plant does not have leaves by May 15th, follow these simple steps to apply for a store credit:
Before you call or email, please perform a “scratch test” to determine if the tree or plant is still alive. This video shows how to check for live tissue under the bark. Scratch tests need to be done a few inches above and below the graft.
Green Cambium Layer / Living Trees
If the cambium layer under the bark is green, give your tree a little more time. It is still alive, but hasn’t come out of dormancy yet. Check to make sure that it is getting the right amount of deep root water, enough sunlight and that the weather is warm enough for that type of tree/plant to come out of dormancy. Every tree has its own personality and will come out of dormancy at different times. Be sure to submit the required documentation listed below by June 15th, if it doesn’t grow leaves.
Brown Cambium Layer / Dead Trees
If the scratch test shows a brown cambium layer or if your dormant tree/plant doesn’t have leaves by June 1st, please email us at helpdesk@groworganic.com. All required documentation listed below must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. To be considered for the guarantee claim, all required documentation must be received by June 15th. Incomplete submissions will be denied.
Required Documentation
- Order number
- Name of dormant tree/plant and the quantity affected
- Photos of each tree or plant showing:
- The roots (tree or plant must be pulled out of the ground)
- The scratch test areas
- The entire tree/plant
We reserve the right to not issue credit for items that have already been replaced. We also reserve the right to require photographic evidence that the tree/plant was not killed by root rot, rodent or mechanical damage.
