Prunus persica Fruit Me Peach Me Yellow - Dwarf Peach Tree

The Fruit Me Peach Me Yellow Dwarf Peach Tree is undoubtedly one of the most suitable varieties of yellow-fleshed peaches for container cultivation currently available in the market. The tree adapts its development to the available space and does not need another peach tree nearby to bear fruit. Moreover, it bears fruit from a young age and produces fruits as large as those of traditional peach trees. Its round peaches, of medium size, are covered with a velvety yellow-orange skin. Their yellow flesh, with a firm and juicy texture, has a sweet flavour and a very pleasant musky aroma. They can be harvested from August 15th, earlier or later depending on the region. An ideal variety for small gardens, sunny patios, and balconies!

The peach tree or Prunus persica Fruit Me Peach Me Yellow is part of a series of semi-dwarf fruit trees that are quite revolutionary and have recently been developed in Spain. All the fruit trees in this range are grafted using a special technique onto a latest-generation rootstock that adapts to the available soil volume while allowing for high-quality fruiting from the first years of cultivation. The fruit trees in the Fruit Me range are also easy to grow, hardy, reliable, and less susceptible to diseases.

The species name 'persica' was given to the peach tree, which was thought to be native to Persia. In reality, all cultivated forms are native to northern China. The nectarine tree is a natural mutation of the peach tree that occurred in the 16th century. Like many fruit trees, the Peach Me Yellow Dwarf Peach Tree prefers light, rich, and deep soils. It does not tolerate excessive water or heavy and compact soils. It is a low-vigour tree with a spreading habit, possessing slightly horizontally growing branches. In the ground, this small tree will reach a height of about 2m (7ft) and a width of 1.50m (5ft) at maturity. When grown in a pot (minimum 40cm (16in) in diameter), it will not exceed a height of 1.50m (5ft).

Its foliage is deciduous and falls in autumn. The leaves are a bright green colour and emit a slight almond scent. The leaves are long, measuring 8 to 15cm (3 to 6in) in length and 3 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in width, with a short petiole. Its magnificent flowering, in bright pink, occurs from mid-March. This makes it suitable for cultivation in northern areas, but still reserve a sunny and sheltered location for it. This tree does not require too much maintenance, apart from regular preventive treatment against peach leaf curl.

In the kitchen: Peaches can be enjoyed raw, cooked, sweetened, salted, flambéed, glazed, or deglazed. They pair well with wine and certain meats, such as duck. They can be found in numerous recipes, including jams, compotes, pastries, etc. They can also be preserved for winter use, in Alsatian-style tarts, Bourdalou tarts, or fruit salads.