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About the Eldorado Miniature Peach Tree

Transform your landscape with the charm of Eldorado Miniature Peach – perfect for small gardens! Renowned for its exceptional quality and richly flavored fruit, this compact tree only grows to about 4-5 feet in height. With showy blooms and edible fruit, this miniature peach tree will have you joining the edible landscaping movement! Harvesting early to mid-June, the Eldorado features yellow freestone fruit with an attractive red blush, creating a visual delight.

Originating in Orange, CA, this classic Jackson & Perkins variety is a result of meticulous breeding by Fedor Wassiliew. With medium-sized, great-tasting fruit and red-blushed skin, the Eldorado is a dwarf tree that has been proven to exhibit good vigor and high productivity. Its semi-double flowers add ornamental charm, making it an excellent choice for home gardens.

How to Grow the Eldorado Miniature Peach Tree

Make the Eldorado Miniature Peach Tree a focal point in your landscape, with its stunning frilly pink flowers and delicious yellow-fleshed, red-blushed peaches. Ideal for containers, balconies, patios, or even rooftop gardens, this tree requires minimal care and offers maximum rewards.

Plant in a full sun location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. The Eldorado thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a sandy-loam medium. Ensure consistent moisture, especially in pots or containers, and maintain average moisture throughout the growing season. Thriving in zones 6-9, this miniature peach tree requires about 500 chill hours.

Prune to maintain an open canopy, allowing sunlight and airflow to reach the tree’s interior. This dwarf peach tree is self-fertile, making it an easy-to-grow and rewarding addition to your home orchard. Radiating both aesthetic charm and practicality, the Eldorado stands as a low-maintenance masterpiece!

Characteristics

Bloom Color Pink
Fruit Color Yellow
Fruit Size Medium
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest June
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 6.5
Taste Sweet
Texture Juicy
Years to Bear 2 - 4
Zone Range 6 - 9

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 6 - 9
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow peach trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

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