(Prunus andersonii)
Desert peach or desert almond, is a wild fruit native to the Southwest growing in rocky terrain in and around the Eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the Great Basin Desert, the Owens Valley, and Mono County, California. With our climate changing here in Washington, perhaps extreme drought tolerant food species maybe in order. The fruits have a complex flavor profile that blends traditional peach sweetness with notes of apricot, muskmelon, and sometimes a hint of cinnamon. The small, fuzzy, yellow-to-red fruits are often described as having a bitter-sweet mix, with some peel astringency.
A great erosion control plant for slopes.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATOR: Yes
DEER RESISTANT: Yes, highly
DROUGHT TOLERANT: Yes, highly perfect for waterwise gardens
EVERGREEN: No
SPREADS BY SEED: Yes
NEEDS A CROSS POLLINATOR: Self fertile
AGE OF PLANT: 1+yr
MATURE HEIGHT: 5-8 tall & wide
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DESERT PEACH
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