Peach

Peach, Prunus  persica  (likely Bonfire cultivar)

Peach trees are low, broad trees reaching heights of up to 7.5 m (25 ft) tall although some cultivars do not grow beyond 1.5 m (5 ft). They have fragrant, pink blooms in early spring and colorful yellow foliage in fall. Although native to Asia, they can be found throughout a large portion of southern, eastern, and western North America either for the fruit, as use in parking lots, or to provide screening due to dense foliage.

Bark of peach tree

The fruit is edible, but the tree has toxins found within the wilted leaves, twigs, and seeds. Although able to tolerate partial shade and various soils, peach trees are plagued by a variety of diseases and pests. Aphids, borers, and spider mites as well as tent caterpillars are a few arthropods that regularly attack peach trees. Various bacterium, fungus, and galls are also an issue for this tree as well as frost and root rot.