On the other hand, as peach trees age they tend to lose their vigor. The fruiting wood grows more sparsely and higher … See more

This is one of the most common reasons a peach tree might not fruit. Each peach variety requires a specific number of chill hours (the number of hours spent between 32° and 45°F) to produce fruit. Peach trees need a cert… See more

This is another very common reason for a smaller-than-usual peach crop (or a nonexistent one). Peach buds (the little bumps on the tree that swell and open into blossoms) are very tender. One late frost can kill all o… See more

Pruning is an essential part of peach tree care and fruit production. If you forget to prune, the interior of the tree will probably be too shaded, keeping peaches from developing properly. An unpruned tree will produce les… See more