★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 Stars

1 Year Warranty on All Plants

Get 10% Off with code FALL10

Up to 81% Off- Shop the Fall Sale Now!

Elberta Peach Tree

$11995 $21995
Height
Pack Options
Free Shipping - Your plants ship tomorrow
Plant Health Guaranteed
Free Lifetime Support
Risk-Free 1 Year Warranty
Use code "FALL10" for an extra 10% off!

Your Plants are Guaranteed to Grow

Your plants are guaranteed to arrive happy & healthy with our 1 Year Warranty. Your order will arrive healthy and stay healthy while they adapt to your climate. If your tree arrives damaged or dies within 30 days, we'll replace it for free. If it dies after 30 days, but before 1 year, we will replace it for just 50% of the current price.

Free Shipping on All Orders

Relax... we've got you covered with free shipping on every order! We ship out so many huge plants, we've negotiated a low rate with our carriers... and we pass those savings on to you! Your plants will ship out the next business day... expertly packed so that your plants will arrive happy and healthy!

Is Now a Good Time to Plant?

Yes! Fall is one of the best times to plant!

Landscaping experts often recommend planting in fall instead of waiting until spring. Here’s why:

  • Cooler weather puts less stress on newly planted trees and shrubs.
  • Fall soil is still warm, which helps roots grow and get established.
  • Cooler temperatures mean less water is lost through the leaves, making it easier for plants to stay hydrated.
  • Even after top growth slows for winter, roots continue developing below ground.
  • Fall weather often brings more rain and less heat, making new plants easier to care for.
  • By spring, your plants already have a head start. Their established roots can support strong new leaves, branches, and flowers.
  • Trees planted in spring must establish their roots while also dealing with rising temperatures and summer heat.

Plant this fall, and your trees can spend the cooler months getting settled instead of waiting until spring to get started!

Planting your Elberta Peach Tree

Planting Instructions for Elberta Peach Tree

  1. Site Selection: Choose a location that receives full sun for at least 6-8 hours per day. Elberta Peach Trees need plenty of sunlight to produce high-quality fruit. Avoid low-lying areas where water can collect, as these trees prefer good air circulation and well-drained soil.
  2. Soil Preparation: Peach trees thrive in loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). If your soil is heavy or clay-like, amend it with organic compost or sand to improve drainage. Elberta Peach Trees are sensitive to wet soil, so proper drainage is crucial to prevent root rot.
  3. Planting Depth: Dig a hole that is twice as wide and slightly deeper than the root ball. Place the tree in the hole so that the graft union (the slight bulge where the rootstock meets the scion) is about 1-2 inches above ground level. This prevents the scion from rooting and ensures that the tree grows as intended.
  4. Mulching and Watering: Apply 2-3 inches of mulch (such as wood chips or straw) around the base of the tree, leaving a few inches of space around the trunk to prevent moisture buildup and rot. Water thoroughly after planting to help settle the soil and encourage root establishment. Continue to water regularly during the first growing season, ensuring the soil stays moist but not waterlogged.

Care Instructions for Elberta Peach Tree

  1. Watering: Water your Elberta Peach Tree deeply once a week during its first growing season. After it is established, water the tree during dry periods, especially when the tree is developing fruit. Consistent, deep watering is key to producing large, juicy peaches, but avoid letting the soil become waterlogged.
  2. Fertilization: In early spring, before new growth begins, apply a balanced fertilizer (such as 10-10-10) to promote healthy growth and fruit development. Reapply in late spring after the tree begins fruiting. Be careful not to over-fertilize, as excessive nitrogen can lead to excessive leafy growth and reduce fruit quality.
  3. Monitoring: Keep an eye on your tree for signs of stress, such as yellowing leaves, which may indicate poor drainage, lack of water, or nutrient deficiencies. Elberta Peach Trees are relatively hardy but still require regular attention to ensure they stay healthy and productive.

Maintenance and Long-Term Care for Elberta Peach Tree

  1. Pruning: Prune your Elberta Peach Tree annually in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches, and shape the tree into an open center or vase shape. This allows sunlight to penetrate the canopy, promoting better fruit development and air circulation, which helps prevent diseases.
  2. Thinning: To ensure large, high-quality fruit, thin your peaches when they are about the size of a marble. Space them about 6-8 inches apart along each branch. Thinning helps reduce the weight on the branches and prevents the tree from overproducing small, underdeveloped fruit.
  3. Pest and Disease Control: Elberta Peach Trees are susceptible to pests like aphids, peach tree borers, and diseases such as peach leaf curl and brown rot. Use dormant oil spray in late winter to control overwintering pests. Apply fungicides in early spring to prevent peach leaf curl, and monitor for pests regularly. Keep the area around the tree free of fallen fruit and debris to minimize disease risk.
  4. Seasonal Tasks: Refresh the mulch around the tree’s base each spring to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds. In fall, remove fallen fruit and leaves to prevent overwintering pests and diseases. In USDA zones 5-9, Elberta Peach Trees are winter-hardy but may need some additional protection, such as mulching, in colder areas.

Harvesting Elberta Peach Tree

  1. Timing: Elberta peaches typically ripen in mid-to-late summer, around July to August, depending on your growing zone. The fruit will turn a deep golden-yellow with a red blush when it’s ready to be picked. A good indicator of ripeness is that the fruit will start to soften slightly when gently pressed and will come off the tree easily with a slight twist.
  2. Harvesting Method: Harvest peaches by gently twisting them off the branch. Avoid pulling or yanking the fruit, as this can damage the branch or knock off unripe fruit. It’s best to harvest in the morning, after the dew has dried, when temperatures are cooler to prevent bruising.
  3. Multiple Harvests: Peaches on the same tree may ripen at slightly different times. Check your tree every few days during the ripening period to pick fruit as it matures, ensuring you harvest at peak ripeness for the best flavor and texture.

Using Elberta Peaches

  1. Fresh Eating: Elberta peaches are known for their sweet, juicy flavor and are excellent for eating fresh right off the tree. They have a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, making them a favorite for summer snacking.
  2. Preserving: Elberta peaches are ideal for canning and preserving due to their firm flesh. To can peaches, peel and slice them, then preserve in a light syrup. They can also be frozen: simply peel, slice, and place them in airtight containers or bags, optionally adding a light sugar coating to maintain flavor and texture.
  3. Baking and Cooking: These peaches are excellent for making pies, cobblers, and jams because they hold their shape well when cooked. They can also be grilled for a delicious summer treat or added to salads for a sweet and tangy twist.
  4. Smoothies and Beverages: Use fresh or frozen peaches to make smoothies or blend them into refreshing summer drinks. They can also be made into peach-infused iced tea or lemonade, adding a deliciously fruity note.
What Customers say about the Elberta Peach Tree:

The Elberta Peach Tree thrives in Zones 5-8

Growing Zones for the Elberta Peach Tree

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Elberta Peach Tree.

Your Growing Zone
Recommended Zones 5-8
Mature Height 15 ft.
Mature Width 10 ft.
Cannot Ship To AZ, AR, CA, ID, LA, OR, WA
Sunlight Full Sun
Botanical Name Prunus persica 'Elberta'

Plants that Make a Difference

For 20+ years, our team has shipped healthy, established plants to gardeners like you- all across the country. Every plant is selected and cared for by our plant experts before it ships to your door.

  • 20+ Years Experience

  • Superior Quality

  • Free Shipping on All Orders

  • Guaranteed to Grow

A mature Elberta Peach Tree with a lush, rounded canopy filled with vibrant green leaves. The tree is planted in a neatly mulched, circular bed, surrounded by a well-manicured grassy area under a clear blue sky.

Beware- not all Elberta Peach Trees are the same.

Be sure to get superior fruit trees, grown by experts.

Better Roots Make Stronger Plants: Some nurseries send you "bare root" fruit trees to save on shipping. Even worse, others have started digging them right out of the ground before shipping. This causes major transplant shock and long-term damage. We send you Elberta Peach Trees in soil-filled containers- ensuring a well-developed root system that is ready to grow and produce!

Healthy Plants: We've seen other nurseries grow tall fruit trees in tiny pots to save on shipping. This leads to a "root bound" tree, where the roots have outgrown their pot- they cannot absorb water and nutrients. They quickly dry out during shipment, leading to an unhealthy tree.

Close-up of vibrant pink Elberta peach blossoms in full bloom. The delicate flowers, with deep pink centers and soft pink petals, are clustered along a branch, showing intricate details of the stamens and green leaves. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the blossoms as the focal point, capturing the beauty of early spring and the promise of future fruit.

The Elberta is one of the most reliable peaches you can grow- large, sweet, golden peaches every summer.

  • Large, sweet peaches with firm yellow flesh- great fresh, canned, frozen or baked
  • Self-pollinating- one tree gives a full crop, or choose the Pollination Pack with Contender
  • Summer harvest from about late July into August
  • Winter hardy in zones 5-8, growing about 15 ft. tall and 10 ft. wide

Not all plants are created equal

The Difference Is in the Roots

Every plant we ship has grown in a nursery container with its roots protected, so it arrives healthy, established and ready to thrive in your yard.

A full, branched Nationwide Plants tree in a nursery pot next to a thin bare-root tree with exposed roots Ours: container grown Theirs: bare root
Nationwide Plants Other Nurseries
How it's grown Grown in a nursery container, roots protected the whole time Pulled or dug from the field, tearing fragile roots
How it arrives Arrives in its pot with soil intact Arrives bare root, exposed and drying out
Before shipping Growing naturally until it ships Held dormant in a cooler, then shocked by a hot shipping box
Root health Strong, well-developed roots with room to grow Crammed into a small pot until it's root bound
Height Measured from the top of the soil Often includes the pot and roots
After planting Settles in quickly with less transplant shock Arrives stressed and can take years to recover, if it does

The height you see is the height you plant.

We measure every plant from the top of the soil, not the bottom of the pot. Many nurseries include the pot and roots, so a "5–6 ft." tree from them might stand only 4 ft. tall once it's planted.

Comparisons reflect common practices across the online plant industry, not any single company.

Elberta peach tree with branches laden with ripe, reddish-yellow peaches, surrounded by lush green leaves and a grassy landscape in the background.

Honest Measurements: Some nurseries measure trees including the pot and roots, so their "6-7 ft." tree may only be about half that size when planted. We measure all of our plants from the soil line, so the height you see is what you can expect after planting.

From our nursery to your door

How We Ship Your Plants

Every order is hand-selected, watered and carefully packed so it arrives healthy and ready to plant. Here's what happens after you place your order.

  1. Hand-Picked for You

    Our team selects the best plant available for your order. For privacy trees, that's the tallest and fullest. For fruit trees, it's the best branched.

    Why it matters: Many online nurseries ship whatever is next in the row.

  2. A Deep Drink Before the Trip

    Every plant gets a thorough watering right before it's packed, so it starts the journey fully hydrated.

  3. Roots Sealed In

    We wrap the pot and roots in plastic to lock in moisture, so your plant has water to drink all the way to your door.

    Why it matters: Bare-root plants are often shipped with their roots exposed and drying out.

  4. Braced for the Ride

    Cardboard inserts are secured inside every box to hold your plant in place, so it won't slide, tip or get damaged in transit.

  5. Shipped Only by FedEx

    We ship your trees exclusively with FedEx. We've found they deliver the fastest and handle live plants the most gently.

And if anything goes wrong, every plant is backed by our 1 Year Warranty.

Healthy Roots Make a Huge Difference

  • Never buy bare-root plants. These trees are starved of nutrients, and have a low survival rate.
  • Beware of nurseries cut corners by growing in small pots. These "rootbound" plants are weak, struggle to absorb nutrients, and die quickly after planting.
  • Some nurseries try to sell oversized plants, but chop off vital roots so they can cram the rootball into a narrow box to save on shipping!

You Want Elberta Peach Trees Grown by Experts

Some nurseries ship thin, underdeveloped fruit trees grown in tiny pots to save money. These weak, "root bound" trees can spend years recovering before they give you a real harvest.

Nationwide Plants only sends you strong Elberta Peach Trees, selected and cared for by our plant experts, with healthy, developed roots. A strong start helps your tree settle in quickly and begin bearing fruit, often around 2-4 years after planting.

Read more about the Elberta Peach Tree

Elberta Peach Trees

Enjoy Juicy, Homegrown Peaches with Minimal Effort

The Elberta Peach Tree is a top choice for homeowners who want to enjoy the taste of fresh, juicy peaches straight from their yard. Known for producing large, deliciously sweet peaches with firm, yellow flesh, the Elberta Peach Tree is one of the most reliable and productive peach varieties available. Whether you want to eat them fresh, bake them into pies, or preserve them for jams and jellies, the Elberta Peach offers abundant fruit every summer with minimal maintenance.

Key Features:

  • Delicious Peaches: Produces large, golden-yellow peaches with a blush of red and a sweet, firm texture.
  • Cold Hardy: Thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9, handling cold winters and hot summers.
  • Heavy Producer: Yields an abundant harvest of peaches every summer, typically ripening in late July to early August.
  • Self-Pollinating: No need for a second tree—this variety produces fruit on its own.
  • Beautiful Blooms: Stunning pink blossoms appear in early spring, filling your yard with color and attracting pollinators.

Perfect for Home Orchards and Backyard Gardens

The Elberta Peach Tree is a standout in any home orchard or backyard garden, delivering not only a plentiful harvest of fruit but also ornamental beauty. In spring, the tree bursts into life with fragrant pink flowers, creating a charming display that enhances your landscape. As summer approaches, you’ll enjoy an annual harvest of sweet, juicy peaches perfect for fresh eating, baking, canning, or freezing.

With its manageable size of 15-25 feet tall and wide, the Elberta Peach Tree fits well into smaller yards, making it easy for homeowners with limited space to grow their own fruit. Whether you’re looking to start a home orchard or simply add a fruitful tree to your backyard, this tree is an excellent option.

Easy to Grow and Maintain

The Elberta Peach Tree is a vigorous and hardy tree, known for its disease resistance and ability to thrive in a range of climates. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil, but adapts well to a variety of soil types. Once established, this tree requires little attention beyond basic watering, feeding, and annual pruning to promote air circulation and encourage healthy fruit production. Its self-pollinating nature means you only need one tree to enjoy a full crop, though additional peach trees can increase yields.

Growing Tips:

  • Sunlight: Requires full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily) for best fruit production.
  • Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season and the tree’s first few years.
  • Soil: Prefers well-draining, loamy soil but can adapt to a range of soil types.
  • Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote strong growth and fruiting.
  • Pruning: Prune in late winter to remove dead branches and improve airflow for better fruit quality.

Why Choose Nationwide Plants?

At Nationwide Plants, we’re committed to providing high-quality, well-established Elberta Peach Trees that are ready to thrive in your yard. We carefully nurture our trees to ensure strong roots and healthy growth, so when your tree arrives, it’s prepared to flourish. With our fast shipping and detailed planting instructions, you can start growing delicious peaches in no time.

Enjoy the Taste of Summer with the Elberta Peach Tree

There’s nothing quite like biting into a sun-ripened peach that you grew yourself. With the Elberta Peach Tree, you’ll enjoy juicy, homegrown peaches year after year, plus the added beauty of spring blossoms and lush foliage. Whether you’re starting a home orchard or adding a productive fruit tree to your yard, this hardy and reliable tree will reward you with a bountiful harvest each summer.

Order your Elberta Peach Tree today and experience the joy of growing your own fresh fruit, with fast shipping and expert support from Nationwide Plants!

Frequently Asked Questions about the Elberta Peach Tree

Is the Elberta Peach Tree self-pollinating?

Yes, the Elberta Peach Tree is self-pollinating, so a single tree will produce a full crop of peaches. Planting another peach variety nearby can increase yields even more, which is why a Pollination Pack pairing Elberta with Contender is also offered. Its pink spring blossoms attract helpful pollinators.

When do Elberta peaches ripen?

Elberta peaches typically ripen in mid to late summer, from about late July into August depending on your zone. They are ready when the skin turns deep golden-yellow with a red blush, the fruit softens slightly, and it twists off easily. Peaches ripen at slightly different times, so check every few days.

How big does an Elberta Peach Tree get?

An Elberta Peach Tree typically grows about 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide. Annual pruning to an open center or vase shape keeps it manageable and lets sunlight reach the fruit. Its moderate size fits well in backyard orchards and smaller yards.

What zones do Elberta Peach Trees grow in?

Elberta Peach Trees grow best in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 8. They are winter hardy and handle both cold winters and hot summers. In the colder part of the range, add mulch around the base in fall and avoid low spots where frost settles and can damage spring blossoms.

How long does it take an Elberta Peach Tree to bear fruit?

An Elberta Peach Tree usually begins bearing fruit about 2 to 4 years after planting. Full sun, consistent watering, and a spring feeding help it establish and start producing. Once mature, Elberta is known as a heavy producer that yields an abundant harvest every summer.

How far apart should I thin Elberta peaches?

Thin Elberta peaches when they are about the size of a marble, leaving about 6 to 8 inches between each fruit along the branch. Thinning produces larger, higher-quality peaches, reduces the weight on branches, and prevents the tree from overproducing small, underdeveloped fruit.

How do I prune an Elberta Peach Tree?

Prune an Elberta Peach Tree every year in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches and shape the tree into an open center or vase form. This lets sunlight into the canopy, improves fruit development, and increases airflow to help prevent disease.

What are Elberta peaches good for?

Elberta peaches are excellent for fresh eating, canning, freezing, and baking. Their firm yellow flesh holds its shape well in pies, cobblers, and jams, and they are ideal for preserving in light syrup. They are also delicious grilled, added to salads, or blended into smoothies.

How do I prevent peach leaf curl on my Elberta Peach Tree?

Prevent peach leaf curl on an Elberta Peach Tree by applying a fungicide in early spring before buds open, and use dormant oil in late winter to control overwintering pests. Keep fallen fruit and leaves cleaned up in fall to reduce disease pressure, and prune for good airflow.

Which states can the Elberta Peach Tree not ship to?

The Elberta Peach Tree cannot be shipped to Arizona, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Oregon, or Washington because of state agricultural shipping restrictions on peach trees. Customers in the other states where it is offered can order it normally. Gardeners in those states can check local nurseries for approved peach trees.
Back to top