Mazhar Botanic Garden

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch

Peach

Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Prunus
Species: persica
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000643
English name: Peach
Arabic name: خوخ
Native: Northwest China
Country: China
(PGR): Very common

Deciduous tree  grows up  to 7 m high leaves lanceolate, 7-16 cm long, 2-3 cm broad flowers pink fruit drupe, fleshy

Edible fruit. rich source of minerals, vitamins and contain a good amount of sugar. rich in nutrients and antioxidants

Amygdalus persica L

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Texture: Chalk Fertile Loam Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics Temperate
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds or cuttings.
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 7 : 9
pH range: 6.0- 6.5
Status: Cultivated
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Small tree
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Collecting Sources: Botanical garden
Plant Uses: Beverages
Plant Populations density: Cultivated
Vegetation types: Deciduous tree
pH: Acid Alkaline Neutral
Located in: Fruits garden

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