Peach tree Zone 4

Discussion in 'Fruit and Nut Trees' started by Mom from Minnesota, Aug 31, 2006.

  1. Mom from Minnesota

    Mom from Minnesota Member

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    I live in the Minneapolis Minnesota area (zone 4) and have purchased a Semi Dwarf Peach Tree "Western Pride". I can not find any information on it any where. I really need help. I bought it from Home Depot and only paid $10.00 so I figured I could take a chance. I know nothing about peach trees. I would love a photo to see a mature size tree. Right now it stands 8' in the pot. I don't know where to plant it, care tips or zone information. (I did read somewhere that it was hardy to zone 4). Please help this new fruit tree owner.
     
  2. finhntr

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    The name of this tree is Prunus Persica western pride I think is a common name try this link http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/DENDROLOGY/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=309
    I have a tree also it grows really fast and I had peaches the second year ,I bought the tree fron a diamond home improvement store . bare root and only 16 inches tall.
    I really like this tree but it grows like a weed.
    Tim finhntr
     
  3. Rima

    Rima Active Member

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    In my experience, peach trees can be quite iffy in zone 5, if temperatures go too low for any length of time, and I can't see them doing well in zone 4.
     
  4. finhntr

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    The tag I have with my peach tree says the cold hardeness is minus 20 to minus10
    Maby later I can scan in the tag and post it on the thread.
    finhntr
     
  5. kia796

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    If you haven't already planted it, please consider planting it under the eaves on the south side of house. Fewer problems than when it's out in the open.

    Here's an article: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nwgardens/203850_ciscoe16.html
    the section you'll want to read is at the bottom of page, called "Eaves Drop on an old English Idea".

    Good luck with your tree.
     
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    Holy cow, just noticed original date of posting was August 2006...guess it's planted by now!
     

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