An early-season white-fleshed peach with soft, sweet, juicy fruit, popular in low-chill Australian districts. Self-fertile and reliable, it bears a heavy crop after a spring flush of pink blossom.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 4 m H × 3.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Anzac Peach
Botanically, Prunus persica 'Anzac' is a fast-growing fruiting tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 4 m tall and 3.5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Anzac Peach
Anzac Peach suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Anzac Peach does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Anzac Peach is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Anzac Peach after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Anzac Peach in the garden
Anzac Peach earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Anzac Peach with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
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