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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: California, Nevada

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Prunus andersoniiPrunus andersonii

Desert Peach

In Stock: 1.823 lb (Total:1.823lb)

Prunus andersonii

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1.82 lb CA

Details

Germination:

90%

Germination test:

Purity:

98%

Seeds per lb:

1,561

Quantity:

1.82 lb

Collected in:

California

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836768

Characteristics

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Australia, Canada, South Africa

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: California, Nevada

Native

Introduced

Embrace the enchanting allure of Prunus andersonii, Desert Peach—a unique native shrub that beautifies your xeric garden with its stunning seasonal displays. Native to the arid landscapes of eastern California and western Nevada, this deciduous shrub transforms with each season, growing to 3-6 feet in height and width. Its rose-pink flowers burst into bloom in mid-spring, before or alongside clusters of serrated, lance-shaped leaves, providing an irresistible spectacle for bees and butterflies. In the sunnier months, its branches mature into tangling spiny-tipped twigs adorned with fuzzy reddish-orange drupes that beckon wildlife, though remain inedible to humans. Known for its resilience, Prunus andersonii thrives in well-drained, sunlit spots, adapting effortlessly with minimal water once established—ideal for USDA zones 5 to 10. Let this rarely grown western native plant introduce charm and durability to your outdoor space, offering a delicate balance of beauty and ecological benefits.