Peach, Peppermint, Bare Root

Peach, Peppermint (Prunus persica 'Peppermint')

Peppermint Peach is a rare and visually stunning ornamental flowering peach known for its bi-colored blossoms, where pink and white swirls appear on the same flower or even different colors on the same branch. Though it belongs to the peach family, Peppermint is grown for its flowers, not fruit, making it a spectacular centerpiece in spring gardens, edible landscapes, or pollinator plantings. With its small size, early bloom, and show-stopping display, Peppermint Peach brings color, structure, and wildlife support to the spring landscape.

Key Characteristics

• Swirled Pink-and-White Blossoms
  In March, Peppermint Peach erupts in semi-double blooms that are white streaked with deep pink sometimes on the same petal. Each tree produces a unique mix of colors, making it a living piece of art during spring bloom.
• Pollinator Friendly Early Blooms
  Despite being ornamental, Peppermint Peach flowers offer nectar and pollen for early-season bees, hoverflies, and beneficial insects. It's especially valuable as a spring nectar source when few other trees are in bloom.
• Compact Size for Small Spaces
  Growing just 10-12 feet tall, this tree is perfect for urban gardens, borders, and pollinator islands. It can also be integrated into permaculture systems as a seasonal focal point and pollinator attractor, though it does not produce edible fruit.
• Cold Hardy and Easy to Grow
  Peppermint Peach is cold hardy to Zone 5 and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and requires little pruning beyond shaping.
• Great for Landscape Design and Spring Color
  This ornamental peach adds vibrant early color to edible landscapes, cottage gardens, native-inspired plantings, and wildlife gardens. Its eye-catching flowers pair beautifully with early bulbs and other spring bloomers.

Product Details

• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Medium
• Mature Height: 10-12 feet
• Bloom Time: March
• Bloom Color: Swirled pink and white (semi-double)
• Fruit Qualities: Ornamental only not edible
• Fruit Uses: Not applicable
• Fruit Ripening Month: Not applicable
• Required Chill Hours: ~600 800
• Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile (but no fruit expected)
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8

Peppermint Peach is a unique and breathtaking ornamental tree that announces spring with unmatched flair. Perfect for pollinator support, spring color, and compact spaces where beauty and biodiversity go hand in hand.