Peach
Prunus persica
Also called Nectarine and Peaches
Garden plant · Herbs, veg & fruitPEACH LEAF CURL is the whole battle, and it is caught by RAIN in late winter, not by the plant. A sheet of polythene over the fan from January to May stops it; sprays do not.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Hard
- Water
- Every 5 daysWater the ground — water at the base, in the morning, not over the leaves.
- Light
- Full sun, fan-trained against a warm wall
- Feed
- Every 45 days
- Humidity
- Average
- Hardiness
- Hardy — an average winter RHS H4, to -10°C
- Size
- 3 m tall · 3 m across
- Lifecycle
- Tree
- Origin
- China
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsToxic to pets
Affects dogs, cats, horses.
PeopleHarmful if eaten
The leaves, stems and stones. Safe to eat: the ripe flesh.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-08-04.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.