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Red Leaf Indian Peach

Scientific Name: Prunus persica

Also Known As

  • Amygdalus persica

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 8'-12'
  • W: 12'-15'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Red Leaf Indian Peach plant details

Red Leaf Indian Peach is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with burgundy foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Red Leaf Indian Peach

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: dwarf, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Red Leaf Indian Peach

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The bare branches of early spring are heavily adorned with 1" pink blossoms and are quickly followed by deep dark burgundy foliage. The medium-small, mild flavored, white fleshed sweet fruit ripen in July. This is a dwarf tree typically growing to 8-12'H and 12-15'W.

Gardening facts about Red Leaf Indian Peach plant

How to Grow Red Leaf Indian Peach

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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