Elberta Peach Tree

Elberta peaches ripen Late July through August and need 800 chill hours (5 weeks of 45 degrees F or below) to set fruit. Planting a different variety near the Elberta will help increase the pollen available during flowering and help increase the fruit quality, but other varieties are not needed to produce peaches. This red peach is one of the most famous peaches in the United States. Hardy, disease resistant fruits of are large and freestone, colored deep golden yellow, blushed a deep red. The Elberta peach, when tree ripened, can be as large as a coffee cup. Peaches can be dried, preserved or made into jelly for consumption months after the initial harvest. The flowering of an Elberta Peach tree can begin in early March after a winter warmup.

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Recommended USDA zones for Elberta Peach Tree:
Zone 5	(-10° to -5° )
Zone 6	(-5° to 5° )
Zone 7	(5° to 10° )
Zone 8	(10° to 20° )

Recommended States to grow Elberta Peach Trees Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin District of Columbia Wyoming

Delivery Time: Deciduous Fruit Trees ordered during their current shipping season (usually December through April) are shipped dormant within ten days of the date of order, weather dependent. The actual delivery time will usually be within four to seven days following the date of shipping by Ty Ty Plant Nursery. Delivery time can not be guaranteed, if a package needs to arrive prior to a specific date please note in the comment section of the order or contact Ty Ty Nursery by telephone during normal business hours.

Shipping Method: UPS Ground and Motor Freight if the proper arrangements have been made by the customer prior to shipping. Shipping costs do apply on Motor Freight shipments, not covered by any sales promotions.

*1 Year Free Plantsurance Policy is void on any shipment outside of recommended zones, and/or when the shipping is authorized by the customer during below freezing temperatures.

If plants are listed by gallon size the plant will be removed from container and have the majority of the dirt removed to allow for the best shipping.