Peach Trees

More About Peach Trees

Choosing the Right Peach Tree

When selecting from the different types of peach trees, consider space, position and how you want to grow your tree. Many peach varieties are naturally compact and ideal for patio containers or smaller gardens. These patio peach options are perfect for pots placed in sunny, sheltered spots where warmth encourages good fruit development.
For larger gardens, peach trees grown in the ground can be trained as open-centred bushes or fan trained against a south facing wall. This method saves space, improves airflow and helps protect blossom from cold winds. Most peach tree varieties prefer full sun and well drained soil, and they perform best when sheltered from strong winds.
Peach trees are usually self fertile, so a single tree can produce fruit without needing a pollination partner. This makes buying a peach tree an easy choice for gardeners looking to grow fruit without complication.

Growing and Caring for Peach Trees

Peach trees thrive with the right start. Plant into fertile, free draining soil and water well during the first growing season. Trees grown in containers need regular watering during warm weather and benefit from a balanced feed through spring and summer to support healthy growth and fruiting.
Protect blossom in early spring, especially in colder areas, by moving container grown trees to a sheltered spot or covering flowers during frosty nights. This simple step can make a big difference to fruit set. Pruning is best carried out in summer to reduce the risk of disease and to maintain an open shape that allows light and air to reach developing fruit.
With a little care, peach fruit trees can crop reliably in UK gardens. Whether grown for their blossom, their fruit, or both, peach trees offer colour, character and home grown flavour that few plants can match.