Before I write a second paragraph — before you read any words of encouragement — you and I must come to an agreement. If you ever decide to plant a flowering peach in your landscape, it will be done ...

For those who enjoy growing their own produce, this iconic peach tree is an ideal choice that will give you tender fruit and beautiful flowers.

The tree of the month for February is the “Prunus persica” or flowering peach tree. This very impressive specimen is the double red flowering variety one of the earliest to bloom. A member of the ...

“My aunt in San Diego started this flowering peach tree for me 40 years ago from a seed in her yard,” writes Janet Smith, of San Jose. “It’s been in my yard ever since. It reminds me of her in the ...

QUESTION: I have a strange peach tree that flowers during December. Will the tree keep the fruits that have been produced? When should I prune? ANSWER: Florida peaches are a mixed-up bunch of fruits.

I live in Folsom, and my peach tree was in full bloom before the ice storm hit. Will there be fruit this year? — George H. Koch Well, it’s a shame that it was in full bloom. The flowers cannot take ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida on care of peach trees, phalaenopsis orchids, tropical fruit trees, ...