Description
About the Eldorado Miniature Peach Tree
Transform your landscape with the charm of Eldorado Miniature Peach – perfect for small gardens! Renowned for its exceptional quality and richly flavored fruit, this compact tree only grows to about 4-5 feet in height. With showy blooms and edible fruit, this miniature peach tree will have you joining the edible landscaping movement! Harvesting early to mid-June, the Eldorado features yellow freestone fruit with an attractive red blush, creating a visual delight.
Originating in Orange, CA, this classic Jackson & Perkins variety is a result of meticulous breeding by Fedor Wassiliew. With medium-sized, great-tasting fruit and red-blushed skin, the Eldorado is a dwarf tree that has been proven to exhibit good vigor and high productivity. Its semi-double flowers add ornamental charm, making it an excellent choice for home gardens.
How to Grow the Eldorado Miniature Peach Tree
Make the Eldorado Miniature Peach Tree a focal point in your landscape, with its stunning frilly pink flowers and delicious yellow-fleshed, red-blushed peaches. Ideal for containers, balconies, patios, or even rooftop gardens, this tree requires minimal care and offers maximum rewards.
Plant in a full sun location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. The Eldorado thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a sandy-loam medium. Ensure consistent moisture, especially in pots or containers, and maintain average moisture throughout the growing season. Thriving in zones 6-9, this miniature peach tree requires about 500 chill hours.
Prune to maintain an open canopy, allowing sunlight and airflow to reach the tree’s interior. This dwarf peach tree is self-fertile, making it an easy-to-grow and rewarding addition to your home orchard. Radiating both aesthetic charm and practicality, the Eldorado stands as a low-maintenance masterpiece!
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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
Bloom Color | Pink |
Bloom Time | Early - Mid |
Fruit Color | Yellow |
Fruit Size | Medium |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | June |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 6.5 |
Taste | Sweet |
Texture | Juicy |
Years to Bear | 2 - 4 |
Zone Range | 6 - 9 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow peach trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.