Peach – Prunus persica

Common Name: Peach

Botanical Name: Prunus persica, PROO-nus PUR-si-ca

Decorative Life: 3-6 days.

Flower Color: Pink, White

Availability: Spring, Winter

• As a member of the Rosaceae (rose family), its relatives include rose, apple, plum, cotoneaster, geum, spirea and pear.
• Native to Eastern Asia, Japan.

• Small, delicate flowers along woody branches.
• Stems cut to various lengths.
• Plant is a deciduous tree, classed as a dicotyledon.
• Flowers have a slight fragrance.

Unknown based on research although one author suggested 41F.

• Prunus is the classical name for plum.
• The specific epithet name “persica” means peach.
• Cut dormant branches can be forced into bloom by immersing them in 82F water for 12 hours, then placing them upright in opening solution at 59-64F and high humidity for 1-3 weeks.