Prunus persica 'Autumn Prince' ~ Autumn Prince Peach weeping Its lush small leaves emerge

Its lush small leaves emerge bright green and deepen as they mature green that bronzes lightly in winter sun

The masses of large crystal pink double flowers cover the foliage and bloom from mid fall until frost

IMAGE: Sean McMenemy from Lombard

The wiry branched stems are lightly leafed and are topped by large clusters of purple-pink flowers with a deeper flush at the center from spring until frost attracting butterflies

Prunus persica 'Autumn Prince' ~ Autumn Prince Peach weeping Its lush small leaves emergeAutumn Prince peach is a late season, high quality freestone variety that ripens in late August to early September. Developed by the University of Georgia, it is well suited for the Southeast in USDA zones 5 8, producing large, firm, sweet yellow fruit, ideal for fresh eating, baking, or canning. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Self Pollinating but will benefit if another fruiting peach is planted nearby. 750 800 chilling