Prunus persica Ice Peach - Dwarf Peach Tree

The Ice Peach Dwarf Peach Tree is a brand new self-fertile variety with fast fruiting, which bears from a young age curious round peaches with white and velvety skin at maturity, whose flesh is also white and sweet-smelling. They can be harvested from late July, more or less early depending on the regions. This variety does not require pruning and its small size is ideal for small gardens or container gardening on patios and balconies.

The species name 'persica' of Prunus persica was given to the ancestor of all our peach trees because it was thought to originate from Persia. In reality, all cultivated forms originate from northern China. Its appearance in Europe took place in the 6th century and experienced significant development in the 19th century. From there, numerous selections aimed at improving the fruit's taste qualities took place. In recent years, the appearance of dwarf fruit trees, resulting from a particular grafting technique on selected rootstocks for their dwarfing power, has been observed. With their small size, these fruit trees adapt well to container gardening and bear fruit at a young age. When grown in open ground, their development will be slightly larger.

Like many fruit trees, the 'Ice Peach' Dwarf Peach Tree Fruit Me appreciates light, rich, deep soils and does not tolerate excess water or heavy and compact soils. A sunny location sheltered from the wind will aid in fruiting. It is a low-vigour tree with slow growth, which does not exceed 2m (7ft) in height and 1m (3ft) in width at maturity in open ground. It will be smaller in a container, adapting its growth to the amount of available soil. Its naturally narrow habit does not require pruning.

Its glossy dark green foliage gives off a slight almond scent when crushed. Its leaves are 8 to 15 cm (3 to 6in) long and 3 to 4 cm (1 to 2in) wide, with short petioles that attach them to the branches. Before falling in autumn, they take on beautiful yellow-orange colours. Its slightly pink-touched white flowering, which begins in mid-March, is very decorative. The flowers are hermaphroditic and self-fertile. Fruiting results in medium-sized fruits, approximately 7 cm (3in) in diameter. Their white flesh, slightly yellowish, is both crunchy, juicy, fragrant, sweet with a pleasant acidity.

Peaches can be enjoyed raw, cooked, sweet, savory, flambéed, frozen, or thawed. They pair very 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 use in winter, on Alsatian-style tarts or in fruit salads.

This fruit tree is delivered in a "ready-to-plant" root ball. During planting, the root ball should be planted as is. The biodegradable tontine that surrounds the root ball and preserves the rootlets will decompose naturally during the plant's growth. By doing so, you ensure better establishment.