Plant Quick Guide

Growing Zones:

5-8.

Mature Height:

15-25 ft

Mature Width:

18-20 ft

Sunlight:

Full (6-8 hours)

Spacing:

15-20 ft

Chill Hours:

600-950

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Flower Color:

Pink

Harvest Time:

Late June-August

Years to Bear:

3-5 years

Pollinator:

Self

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, CA, HI, PR

Peach Trees - Early Elberta

Prunus persica
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8.
$34.95
SKU: PCHEAR01G
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Description

The Early Elberta Peach is a classic freestone variety prized for its sweet, juicy flavor and golden-yellow skin with a vibrant red blush. Known for ripening weeks earlier than the standard Elberta peach, this versatile fruit is ideal for fresh eating, baking, and canning. Its vigorous, productive nature and beautiful spring blossoms make it a favorite among gardeners and orchardists alike.

Unique Features:

  • Early Ripening: Harvest begins in mid to late summer, ahead of traditional Elberta varieties.
  • Freestone Peach: Easily separates from the pit, making it perfect for culinary uses.
  • Versatile Fruit: Excellent for fresh eating, baking, and preserving.
  • Beautiful Blooms: Offers stunning pink blossoms in spring.

Mature Size:

  • Height: 15–25 feet
  • Spread: 15–25 feet

Chill Hours:

  • Requires approximately 600-950 chill hours.

USDA Hardiness Zones:

  • Thrives in Zones 5–8

Care Instructions:

  • Planting: Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil and good air circulation.
  • Watering: Provide consistent moisture, especially during fruit development.
  • Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer.
  • Pruning: Prune annually to remove dead or diseased wood and encourage fruiting.
  • Pollination: Self-pollinating, though nearby peach trees can enhance production.

The Early Elberta Peach delivers all the sweetness and quality of the beloved Elberta peach, with the added advantage of an earlier harvest. Its combination of vibrant blooms, rich flavor, and adaptability makes it a must-have for any fruit lover's garden.

More Information: Peach Growing Guide
Shipping

At Plant Me Green we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care. We ship your plants using FedEx Ground® the following business day after you have completed checkout.

We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions. 

If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.

Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
How to Plant
STEP 1) First, decide on a planting location. Consider carefully what kind of sun, soil, and growing-space your tree or shrub will need.
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide

Plant peach trees in deep, well-drained, sandy soil and in an area with plenty of sunlight. Planting should be done in the spring. Prune once a year, removing vertical branches to encourage lateral growth.

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Customer Reviews

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Edward Ban
Great customer service

So the shipper bounced my tree around and broke it practically in half. I contacted Plant Me Green and let them know. I sent pics and a video and they sent a new tree even bigger than the first. Both trees were clearly heathy and beautiful when shipped. I’m very happy with my Elbert’s peach and it’s doing very well.

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Merrie Walker
Beautiful trees

Arrived fully leaved and packaged very well.

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Chad Clark
Peachy

The peach trees were wonderful. They were packed neatly and had no damage. They were easy to take out of the box. They were fully leaved with healthy trunks..

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Victoria Neckers
Healthy Trees

I ordered 3 different fruit trees from this site (this Early Elberta Peach tree included,) and all 3 trees arrived so lush and healthy. They were packaged very well to keep the plants from moving around too much. I planted these trees a couple of months ago, and each of the trees are still doing well. Highly recommend ordering from this company. Just be sure to pay attention to the weather in your area before you order them to make sure the temperature's appropriate for shipping.

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Dorothy Gilder
Just peachy (peach trees)

this was a second order for me. I ordered nearly two dozen trees of various kinds in my first order. The service was excellent and trees arrived timely and in good condition. Some were taller than expected and they are all in the ground. I expect to order more in the fall.

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