QUESTION: I have a strange peach tree that flowers during December. Will the tree keep the fruits that have been produced? When should I prune? ANSWER: Florida peaches are a mixed-up bunch of fruits.

Before I write a second paragraph — before you read any words of encouragement — you and I must come to an agreement. If you ever decide to plant a flowering peach in your landscape, it will be done ...

Question: Our new peach tree, which is a few feet tall, has flowers present. Do I leave them to form fruits or pick them off? Answer: Why not enjoy the flowers, which are part of the beauty of adding ...

“My aunt in San Diego started this flowering peach tree for me 40 years ago from a seed in her yard,” writes Janet Smith, of San Jose. “It’s been in my yard ever since. It reminds me of her in the ...

For those who enjoy growing their own produce, this iconic peach tree is an ideal choice that will give you tender fruit and beautiful flowers.

The tree of the month for February is the “Prunus persica” or flowering peach tree. This very impressive specimen is the double red flowering variety one of the earliest to bloom. A member of the ...

I live in Folsom, and my peach tree was in full bloom before the ice storm hit. Will there be fruit this year? — George H. Koch Well, it’s a shame that it was in full bloom. The flowers cannot take ...

I planted five flowering peach trees a couple years ago, and this spring the leaves started curling up and crystallizing. I talked to a gardening expert and he said that I had peach leaf curl and I ...

I was at a pool this week getting my exercise and looking forward to Friday the 13th. This is my three-month anniversary visit with my surgeon about my hip replacement surgery. Hopefully my ...