Identifying Heirloom White Peach Trees in Iowa

Peaches struggle in Iowa, but some cold-hardy cultivars exist. Your sprouts from a pre-1900 tree may be an heirloom variety.

True peaches (Prunus persica) originated in China; North American native peaches are unlikely. Contact these organizations for identification help.

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