Fuzzy - originally Chinese

A member of the rose family, the fuzzy peach is a native of China. In the Chinese culture, this tree is revered as the tree of life. Peaches symbolize immortality and unity. Peach blossoms are carried by Chinese brides. Peach images were placed on pottery and received as gifts with great esteem.

Travelers along caravan routes carried the peach seed to Persia before it was cultivated in Europe. In the early 1600s Spanish explorers brought it to the New World and by the 1700s missionaries had established peaches in California.

My own tree is rescued from a nursery that was going out of business. It has (this far) proved resilient after the leaf curl attack. I'm eagerly waiting for the fruit to reveal its varied flavors.

Peaches taste best consumed "warm" from the tree. Nutritionally, a good source of vitamins A, B and C, a medium peach packs only 37 calories.

I didn't know that you aren't supposed to plant peach right next to an almond tree. They are related, cross easily and result in bitter nuts!