Early Elberta Peach Tree
Begins shipping spring 2025
Zones 5 - 8
Self-Pollinating
The most cold-hardy of all the Elberta varieties!
This improved variety of Elberta peach tree produces delicious freestone peaches. It is also called Improved Elberta or Lemon Elberta, and is the most cold-hardy of all the Elberta varieties.
The Elberta peach is a large fruit with mostly yellow skin and some blush tones. Its flesh is yellow and it has a rich flavor, making it great for fresh eating, canning, and freezing.
Commonly grown in frost-tolerant areas such as Utah and the Pacific Northwest. Peaches can be harvested in August, about 10 days before the Elberta variety. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Fruit Color | Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Ripens/Harvest | August |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil pH Level | 6-7 |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Years to Bear | 2-4 |
| Shade Level | Full Sun |
| Texture | Firm |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5-8 |
Size & Spacing
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!
How do I find my Hardiness Zone?
Canada’s Plant Hardiness Zones will tell you which plants will do well in your particular climate. Each zone is determined by the lowest average winter temperature recorded in a given area. Hardiness Zone information is included on all tree and plant product pages, so you know instantly whether a certain plant is likely to succeed where you live. Natural Resources Canada provides helpful options to find your zone:
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