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Prunus persica 'Double Red' /Double Red Peach
A double-flowering ornamental peach
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A double-flowering ornamental peach
Very close-up of the double flowers on this ornamental peach
In flower in March
In heavy flower
A mass of red blossoms
Branches can be cut with buds to open indoors
Flowers last about 5-7 day after opening
A flowering peach tree in spring
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Scientific Name:
Prunus persica 'Double Red'
Common Name:
Double Red Peach
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8
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Height:
8-10 feet
Spread:
5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
High
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Double flowering selections make excellent spring flowering trees in the Upper South where they receive sufficient number of chilling hours to satisfy their dormancy. They have several insect and disease problems that normally make them relatively short-lived trees.