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Description
Winblo Peach is a semi-dwarf fruiting tree with a rounded crown primarily grown for its freestone crop with sweet melting flesh. A profuse spring bloom of showy fragrant pink flowers attracting butterflies. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. Winblo can self-pollinate and has moderate resistance to leaf spot. Has a high chill requirement of 850 hours.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Northwest China |
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Height: |
12’ - 15’ |
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Spread: |
12’ - 15' |
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Spacing: |
15’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Needs regular watering. Peaches have a lot of pest and disease issues and need regular spraying to ensure good crop. Potential pests include tree borer, fruit moth, root nematodes, and aphids. Late spring frosts can severely damage flower buds. Fallen fruit can be messy if not harvested.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Ponds and Streams, Edible Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rosemary, Strawberry, Pomegranate
IMAGE: Toombs County Farmers Market, untitled
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
