• Fruit Type: Freestone (flesh separates easily from the pit).
• Best Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, canning, freezing, and baking.
• Size: Grows rapidly, reaching 15–20 feet tall and wide at maturity.
• Pollination: Self-fertile; no second tree is required, but planting another can improve yields.
• Chill Hours: Approx. 800-900 hours, making it reliable in moderate to cold climates.
• Maintenance: High; requires annual winter pruning, consistent moisture, and regular monitoring for diseases.

Prunus persica 'Elberta'