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Peach

Prunus persica

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71 names · 46 languages
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Armenian
  • Դեղձենի[3]
Bunun
Catalan
  • Presseguer[3]
Cherokee
Chinese (Simplified)
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Chinese (Traditional)
Choctaw
  • Takkon Ʋpi[3]
Cora
Czech
  • broskvoň obecná[3]
Danish
  • Ferskentræ[3]
Estonian
  • harilik virsikupuu[3]
Finnish
  • tarhapersikka[3]
Galician
  • Pexegueiro[3]
German
Greek
  • Ροδακινιά[3]
Hawaiian
Hebrew
  • אפרסק[3]
Hungarian
  • őszibarack[3]
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
  • 복사나무[3]
  • 복숭아[3]
Lithuanian
  • Paprastasis persikas[3]
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Mazahua
Mixe
Mvskoke
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Otomi
Polish
  • Brzoskwinia zwyczajna[3]
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Russian
  • Персик обыкновенный[3]
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  • Бресква[3]
Slovak
  • broskyňa obyčajná[3]
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Ukrainian
  • Персик[3]
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Sources & name notes (3)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Prunus persica — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Peach — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus persica.
  • Clingstone peach — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus persica.
  • Common Peach — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus persica.
  • Freestone peach — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus persica.
  • Nectarine — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus persica.
  • White peach — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(6); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus persica.
[2] Prunus persica — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Peach — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Perzik — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pfirsich — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Flat Peach — results[0].names[59]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Nectarine — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Peaches and nectarines — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Duraznero — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Durazno — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Melocotón — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Paraguayo — results[0].names[62]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pêche plate — results[0].names[63]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pêcher — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pêcher commun — results[0].names[52]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pesco — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pavia — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pavieira — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pessegueiro — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pêssego — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
[3] Prunus persica — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Peach — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Perzik — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pfirsich — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Flat Peach — results[0].names[59]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Nectarine — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Peaches and nectarines — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Duraznero — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Durazno — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Melocotón — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Paraguayo — results[0].names[62]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pêche plate — results[0].names[63]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pêcher — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pêcher commun — results[0].names[52]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pesco — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pavia — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pavieira — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pessegueiro — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pêssego — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • ishi — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • ndora — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • pahsh — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • traza — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • trösno — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • turca — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • 桃花 — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Piki — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • broskvoň obecná — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • harilik virsikupuu — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • 복사나무 — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • fersken — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Персик обыкновенный — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • tarhapersikka — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • モモ — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • 桃 — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Brzoskwinia zwyczajna — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • broskyňa obyčajná — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • persika — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Takkola — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Ferskentræ — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • halup — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • halupdaingaz — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Դեղձենի — results[0].names[38]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Persik — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Paprastasis persikas — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • şeftali — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Piisch — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • 桃 — results[0].names[43]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Perske — results[0].names[44]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Персик — results[0].names[45]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • دراق — results[0].names[46]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • 桃树 — results[0].names[47]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • 普通桃 — results[0].names[48]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • 桃子 — results[0].names[49]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Pexegueiro — results[0].names[50]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • őszibarack — results[0].names[51]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Presseguer — results[0].names[53]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • ᏆᎾ — results[0].names[54]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • 桃 — results[0].names[55]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • 복숭아 — results[0].names[56]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • אפרסק — results[0].names[57]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Ροδακινιά — results[0].names[58]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • バントウ — results[0].names[60]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • 蟠桃 — results[0].names[61]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • pvkanv — results[0].names[64]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Бресква — results[0].names[65]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
  • Takkon Ʋpi — results[0].names[66]; taxon id 78755; Prunus persica.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Botanical family
Rosaceae

The complete-name usages checked in Catalogue of Life agree on this family; authorship and accepted-name identity remain unresolved.

Sources [1]
Taxonomy
NC State Extension publishes a profile under Prunus persica.

Profile-name match; no accepted-name status is asserted.

Sources [2]
Mature height
4.57–7.62 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Mature spread
4.57–7.62 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Open; Rounded; Spreading

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Native range
Cultigen. Recorded cultivated origin: NC. China. No independently established wild native range is assigned.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High
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Structure

Vegetation layer
Fruit tree
Size
Small
Dimensions
6.00 m high × 6.00 m wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
5-9
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Fruit, Flowers, Oil, Seed
Functions
Adhesive, Dye, Gum, Oil
Edibility
5 out of 5
Medicinal value
2 out of 5

Fruits are often eaten raw, cooked, or dried for later use. They are popular in ice cream, pies, and jams due to their juiciness and delicious flavor when fully ripe. Wild trees in the Himalayas can produce up to 36.5 kg of fruit per year. The fruits of the wild species contain about 5.2% sugar, 2% protein, and 1.6% ash. They are rich in vitamin C (2.3 mg per 100 g) and a good source of vitamin A. Wild peaches contain more nutrients than cultivated varieties. The fruits can vary in size, with wild specimens growing up to 7 cm in diameter and containing a pit. Flowers can be eaten raw or cooked, added to salads, or used as a garnish. They can also be used to make tea. Distilled flowers release a white liquid that gives a flavor reminiscent of the fruit’s pit. The seeds can be eaten raw or cooked, but do not attempt to eat them if they are too bitter, as they may contain high concentrations of cyanide. The seed contains up to 45% oil and can be used as a semi-drying oil. Gum can also be extracted from the trunk, which can be used for chewing.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Prunus persica — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: Botanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1041827; ID 4N94F; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Prunus persica — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: TaxonomyMature heightMature spreadPlant habitGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: Main botanical heading (h1)
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

    Source checked on .

  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Prunus persica — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 164736; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1474045

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.