Elberta
Peach(Prunus persica)
A famous heirloom yellow freestone peach originated by Samuel H. Rumph near Marshallville, Georgia, in the 1870s as a seedling of Chinese Cling and named for his wife Elberta. Once the dominant peach of the U.S. industry before mid-20th-century 'haven' cultivars, it is still grown by home orchardists.
Flavor Profile
Classic, rich, juicy peach flavor; yellow freestone flesh well suited to fresh eating, canning, and baking.
Visual Characteristics
Large yellow-fleshed fruit with a red-blushed golden skin; flesh softens and separates cleanly from the pit when ripe.
Growing Tips
Requires roughly 800-950 chill hours. Trees reach about 12-15 feet tall with a rounded canopy. Ripens roughly late July to early August in mild climates, later in colder regions. Self-fertile.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.