Peach
Prunuspersica 'Rubidoux'

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Prunus (PROO-nus)
Species: persica (PER-see-kuh)
Cultivar: Rubidoux
Hybridized by UC Berkley 1949

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings

Seed Collecting