1、 What does it look like

1. Stem and branch: as a tree, peach blossom can grow to 3-8 meters high, the crown is relatively broad, and the bark is dark reddish brown, which is generally rough. The twigs are very long, with no hair on the surface and luster. The color is mostly green, but it will be red in the sunny place, with many small lenticels on it. Its winter buds are conical, blunt at the top and pubescent outside.

2. Leaves: the leaves of peach blossom are lanceolate, with a length of 7-15 cm and a width of 2-3.5 cm. The top is sharp and the base is wide wedge-shaped. There is no hair on the surface of the leaves, a small amount of hair on the back, and serrated edges. Petiole is relatively thick, 1-2 cm long, usually with glands on it.

3. Flowers: the flowers of peach blossom are solitary and generally open before the leaves. Its flower diameter is 2.5-3.5 cm, the pedicel is very short, the calyx tube is bell shaped and pilose on it. Sepals are oval, petals are oval, mostly pink, white, very rare. There are 20-30 stamens in each flower, the anther is crimson, and the length of style and stamen is close.

4. Fruit: the fruit of peach blossom is mostly oval, and some are flat and round. The color ranges from green and white to orange yellow. There will be a red halo on the sunny side. There are usually small pubescence on the surface, and only nectarines have no hair. Its flesh is white or yellow, sweet and juicy. The core is relatively large and there are seeds in it.

2、 What are the characteristics

Peach blossom is a kind of flower that opens in spring. It can be seen in many places in China. Its petals are divided into single petals and double petals. The flower colors are red, pink and white. After cultivation, it is divided into flower peach and fruit peach. Flower peach is highly ornamental, while fruit peach pays attention to edible value.