EARLY ELBERTA
Peach
This is the only rootstock available for this variety
This is a pre-order for the spring 2027 season. We'll reach out to confirm availability and arrange pickup before planting time. Your 10% discount is applied automatically at checkout.
Why Buy This Tree?
Early Elberta brings the taste of summer earlier than ever, giving growers a head start on peach season. Its traditional peach flavor, large fruit size, and long shelf life make it a proven favorite for both home and market orchards. Our organic, farm-grown Early Elberta trees are selected for Washington’s growing conditions and available for local delivery or pickup from Green Bluff Pastures. Buy fruit trees online today and add a cold-hardy, early-season variety that delivers that nostalgic, sun-ripened flavor customers love.
About EARLY ELBERTA
The Early Elberta peach tree is an heirloom favorite that ripens weeks before the classic Elberta, producing large, freestone peaches with sweet, juicy golden flesh and a rosy blush. Known for its outstanding flavor and aroma, Early Elberta delivers dependable yields of firm fruit perfect for fresh eating, canning, or baking. Its excellent cold tolerance and vigorous growth make it a reliable performer in Washington’s climate, where warm days and cool nights bring out the best color and sweetness.
Key Benefits
Specifications
Growing Zones
USDA Zones 5-8
Mature Height
12-15 ft on standard rootstock
Width: 12-15 ft
Sunlight
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Growth Rate
Fast
Harvest Time
Mid to Late July (2–3 weeks before Elberta)
Years to Fruit
3 years
Fruit Information
Flavor Profile
Classic peach flavor — sweet, juicy, and aromatic with balanced acidity
Storage Quality
Good – holds firmness and flavor for 2–3 weeks when refrigerated
Best Uses
Pollination Requirements
This variety is self-fertile and does not require another tree for pollination. However, planting multiple varieties can increase fruit production.
Disease Resistance
Botanical Information
Botanical Name
Prunus persica 'Early Elberta'
Origin
U.S.A. – Early ripening sport of the famous Elberta peach
