Prunus persica
Summary
| Resource Type | Organism |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | |
| Genus | Prunus |
| Species | persica |
| Common Name | Peach |
| Organism Image |  |
| Cross Reference | |
| Description | Prunus persica, more commonly known as peach, is a native deciduous tree from China. Peach is a low, broad tree that can grow between 15-25 ft tall. These trees are fast growing and typically only love between 10-20 years. The tree can grow in most soils (sandy, loam, or clay) and prefers well drained soil. Prunus perisca is self-fertilizing and is pollinated by bees. It is perhaps most famous for its edible fruit, peach. Peaches are highly valuable crops and are high in vitamin A. The primary repository for peach genetic, genomic and breeding data is the Genome Database for Rosaceae. Image source: NCSU Plant Database Other sources: Genome Database For Rosaceae |
