Prunus p. 'Elberta' #7

'Elberta' originated in Georgia in 1870. It was grown by Samuel H. Rumph, who named the variety after his wife, Clara Elberta Moore. Since then, it has become one of the favorite peach varieties among home gardeners. Elberta is known for its profusion of flowers in the Spring followed by a heavy harvest of peaches in the fall. The peach is a freestone peach, which means that the flesh separates from the pit easily, making for easy eating and processing. The fruits are often preserved by canning and/or freezing. This self-pollinating variety will produce fruit without a nearby pollinator, but the size of the harvest will increase if multiple trees are planted in the same vicinity. Grows to 12-15' tall and wide in full sun. Prefers well drained soils. Hardy to Zone 5.