My Edible Fruit Trees: Dwarf Peach Trees QLD

Dwarf Peach (Seedling)

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Plant arrived in Feb 2020 in great condition with soil still damp. Will plant this into a pot after 1-2 weeks outside and provide updates. 

May 2020 - Was mildly sunburnt just after purchase and potting. Although it arrived full and bushy the tree has gradually dropped most of its leaves - perhaps due to the sunburn or winter approaching (if Apr-May isn't too early for this). It is still holding onto a few leaves and beginning to produce new ones - just looking a little straggly currently (photo uploaded). 

September 2021 - Has grown (branched) but remains a compact ~30cm height. Flowered for the first time this August - nil fruit set. Suffering from some peach leaf curl - however not on a high percentage of leaves. Currently in 20L pot.

Planted: 2020

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Dwarf Peach

Dwarf Peach

Dwarf Peach - Standard (Grafted) ^10/10

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   Planted in a raised bed with full sun in late Jan 2017 (Gold Coast). Broke dormancy in late August, and produced eight attractive pink flowers. I allowed these to form small pea-sized fruit, then removed so the tree could put all its energy into establishing a strong root structure. The raised bed has a thick layer of cane mulch (about 150mm).

   I fertilize with varying ratios and amounts of Dynamic LIfter or Rooster Booster, sulphate of potash and blood and bone at the beginning of spring, summer and autumn. I also give fortnightly foliar sprays of a diluted solution of Seasol, Powerfeed for flowers and fruit, soluble sulphate of potash, and Epsom salts during the non-dormant months.

   I use a moisture meter, and water the tree as necessary.

   In the past year (to Jan 2018) the tree has grown really well (about 850mm tall), and this year I'll let it develop a few fruit for us to taste. I'll give it a bit of a haircut during winter when dormant.

Planted: 2017

Height 85 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 9 Months from Purchase in Pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pest Control: Occasional Eco-Neem spray. Copper spray during dormancy. Will be covered in an exclusion net when fruiting.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Dwarf Peach - Standard

Comments: - First time growing, love peaches 

Planted: 2017

Growing: In a Pot

Dwarf Peach - Sunset Backyard Beauty

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Dwarf Peach - Sunset Backyard Beauty

Qty: 1

Pollination: No

Dwarf Peach - Standard

Qty: 1

Pollination: No

Dwarf Peach - Fresno

Dwarf Peach (Grafted) ^8/10

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Now this little plant stays small and definitely needs a great sunny position. Early sun preferably. I did get fruit however I got fruit fly as well. Next season I need to be far more vigilant.

Fruiting Months January and December

Planted: 2007

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Pollination: No

Pest Control:

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Organic Status:Organic

Peach - Sunset Dwarf (Grafted) ^10/10

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This is a stunning plant,so loyal if given what it needs just watch centre stem if plant is young and bushy in wet season,if air is unable to circulate the stem will rot,I managed to open it up in the centre and give it a spray with mancozeb before it became fatal and managed to even get a peach to set all in the same year.can't wait till it's ripe and ready

Planted: 2013

Height 50 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 6 Months from Purchase in Pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: composted cow/chicken manure,seaweed,liquid fetaliser

Pest Control:

inspect daily for grass hoppers

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Dwarf Peach - Standard (Cutting) ^8/10

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In a Pot

First Fruited: 6 Months after I planted Cutting

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Yearly

Dwarf Peach - Sunset Backyard Beauty

Planted: 2013

Dwarf Peach - Sunset Backyard Beauty

Dwarf Peach

Pollination: Self Pollination

Dwarf Peach - Sunset Backyard Beauty (Grafted)

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I have two of these little guys and I am loving the smallness. There hasn't been much movement in terms of growth but I guess that is what winter will do.

Planted: 2011

Height 250 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Fertiliser or Organics Used: handful of multi-purpose mulch

When I Fertilise: Spring

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question:

Does anyone have any general advice on the grafted dwarf variaties? I think there *may* be a bacterial canker (i.e sap ooze) or the remenants of tip borer. I trimmed the oozy areas away and am now awaiting spring

Dwarf Peach - Sunset Backyard Beauty

Dwarf Peach

Height 30 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Dwarf Peach (Grafted)

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I enjoy this dwarf peach tree because it can be grown in a pot. I rent, so can't put anything in the ground. A compact plant is important to me. What is more important is self sufficiency. Though the plant won't feed a family. It makes me proud every year it produces fruit. It is one less peach I buy from the supermarket.

This is the first year I have had a very productive crop. I have taken the time this year and fertilised abd maintained it, now I am receiving the reward for my hard work - a lot of fruit. Have to cover them at night though, as I have possums living near by.

Planted: 2006

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 30 Fruit Per Year

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Autumn

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Yates all purpose

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting

Pest Control:

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Dwarf Peach

Pollination: Self Pollination

Dwarf Peach (Grafted)

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This dwarf White Peach was planted in 2008 and was growing shoots all along the trunk which were removed to encourage height but it is still very small - not quite sure what the problem is.

Planted: 2008

Height 40 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pest Control:

None required yet but following permaculture guides

Organic Status:Organic

Comments

My white Peach tree seems to be stunted. It just doesn't seem to want to grow taller. Not sure what the problem is...

PEACH – Tropic Snow - Tropic beauty- Florida Prince-Angel Peach – Sunset Dwarf- Red Leaf PEACH – Tropic Snow - Tropic beauty- (Grafted) ^8/10

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over 5 types of peach trees currently seem to be happy in pots

Growing: In a Pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pest Control:

Dwarf Peach - Sunset Backyard Beauty ^5/10

Dwarf Peach ^8/10

Planted: 2008

Height 30 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2009 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pest Control:

grown in shade house

Organic Status:Certified

Dwarf Peach

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not sure if it would grow but would love to give it a shot

Pollination: Self Pollination

Dwarf Peach

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Organic Status:Organic

Dwarf Peach

Dwarf Peach (Grafted) ^10/10

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Lovely shape and nice and small.  It is just having its first few blossoms and new leaves. Older leaves have just dropped also.

Fruiting Months November and December

Planted: 1997

Height 50 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

white oil

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question:

Should I leave these blossoms or take them off?

Dwarf Peach ^8/10

Planted: 2009

Height 0.5 metres

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

When I Fertilise: Never

Pest Control:

nil

Organic Status:Organic

Dwarf Peach ^10/10

Pollination: No

Organic Status:Organic