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25 lis 2024 · peach, (Prunus persica), economically important crop tree grown throughout the warmer temperate regions of both the Northern and Southern hemispheres for its sweet fruits. Peaches are widely eaten fresh and are also baked in pies and cobblers; canned peaches are a staple commodity in many regions.
The scientific name persica, along with the word "peach" itself – and its cognates in many European languages – derives from an early European belief that peaches were native to Persia (modern-day Iran).
nectarine, (Prunus persica), smooth-skinned peach that is grown throughout the warmer temperate regions of both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. A genetic variant of common peaches, the nectarine was most likely domesticated in China more than 4,000 years ago.
Peach, Prunus persica, is a deciduous tree or shrub in the family Rosaceae grown for its edible fruit of the same name. The peach tree is relatively short with slender and and supple branches. The leaves are alternately arranged, slender and pointed. The tree produces pink flowers which have five petals and emerge in January and February.
Common Name: peach Scientific Name: Family: Rosaceae Genus: Prunus Species: P. persica Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9 Height: 12 to 15 ft Width: 12 to 15 ft . Common characteristics: The peach tree is a low-growing but broad multi-stemmed tree and forms a rounded crown that has upward reaching branches.
The peach (Prunus persica) is a tree native to China that bears an edible, sweet, juicy fruit of the same name that is very popular throughout the world. It is a deciduous tree which grows 5–10 meters tall and belongs to the subfamily Prunoideae.
The species name, "persica," refers to the origins of this delightful fruit tree, from Persia and the Mediterranean region. Fragrant, white flowers bloom before leaf-out; later, masses of small, green, furry fruit begin to appear, growing straight off the branches and twigs (cauliflorus fruits).
