Prunus persica 'Melred' - 60-80 CM C4,5

Description
The Peach 'Melred' (Prunus persica) is a small shrub-like tree that produces pink flowers. They appear from March to April. These produce apricot-coloured fruits from July. The Peach 'Melred' also has lanceolate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually grows to a height of around 3 metres and is around 2 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Peach 'Melred' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Peach 'Melred' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Peach 'Melred' is a small tree. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. As a rule, it grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered abundantly throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Flower
The pink flowers appear from March to April.

Fruit
Prunus persica 'Melred' forms apricot-coloured fruits with a sweet flavour. Ripening time from July.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, edible