Red Flowering Peach
Prunus persica

Location: 36501 Niles Blvd.
Park: California Nursery Historical Park
District: Niles
Native to: Asia
Tree type: flowering
Leaf retention: deciduous

Comments: Broadleaf deciduous tree native to China. This species has bright magenta to orange flowers in early spring. Tree is broad spreading but is of low stature not usually exceeding 15' in height. The flowers are its main attribute as the fruit is small and bland.

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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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