Bonfire Patio Peach Plant

2-3 ft. / Mexia (13" wide) / Cement Grey

$269 $299 10% OFF

Bonfire Patio Peach Plant

Name: Bonfire Patio Peach Plant
Brand: The Sill
SKU: BN-ORN-PEA-BON-23-5G-ME12CGD
Price: 269.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

The Bonfire Patio Peach is a compact ornamental tree with pink spring blossoms and colorful foliage, perfect for adding seasonal beauty to patios, balconies, or gardens.

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Bonfire Patio Peach Plant Information

About & Sizing

About The Bonfire Patio Peach Plant

You Don't Need to Move To The Country To Eat a Lot of Peaches...

You just need to add a Bonfire Patio Peach Tree to your garden! This plant is a staff favorite for it's compact size, high output, and showy, pinkish-crimson flowers (and because it gets us singing the 1996 hit song "Peaches" by The Presidents of The United States of America).

This fiery spectacle of a plant brings any outdoor space to life. The Bonfire Patio Peach has "patio" in its name because it's great for small spaces — it thrives in containers and that brings life — and peaches! — to your space.

Why You'll Love It:

Container-Friendly: No yard? No problem! This peach tree is happy in a container on your porch, patio, or stoop.
Pretty From Spring to Fall: From vibrant pink blossoms in spring to lush, red foliage (hence the bonfire name), this plant has interest for most of the year.
Easy-Peasy: Low maintenance? Check! The Bonfire Patio Peach keeps it simple, so you can relax and enjoy.
Prolific Peaches: We're not saying you'll have millions of peaches, but this plant will produce a good amount of tasty fruits!

Plant Details

Bonfire Patio Peach Plant Details

Mature Height:

4-5 ft.

Mature Width:

4-5 ft.

Sunlight:

Full Sun

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Harvest Time:

Summer

Botanical Name:

Prunus persica 'Bonfire'

Grows Well In Zones:

5-8 outdoors

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, LA, OR, WA

Growing Zones 5-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -10° F)

Care Guide

Watering Requirements

Water newly planted trees weekly, providing 1-2 inches of water. Once established, reduce watering frequency but ensure deep watering when you do water, especially during fruit development and dry periods.

Sunlight Requirements

Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce abundant fruit. Tolerates some light shade, but excessive shading can lead to weak growth, fewer blossoms, and reduced fruit yield.

Humidity Requirements

Peach trees tolerate low to moderate humidity, but high humidity can cause leaf spot infections if air circulation around the plant is poor.

Pet-Friendly Plant?

No, this plant is not recommended in homes with pets.

Read our full care guide

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! The Bonfire Patio Peach is ideal for small outdoor spaces like balconies and decks due to its compact size. For best growth, plant it in a 15-to-20-gallon container with drainage holes, water whenever the top 2 inches of soil feel dry, and apply a slow-release fruit tree fertilizer once each spring.

Can you grow a Bonfire Patio Peach Tree in a container?

Absolutely! The Bonfire Patio Peach is ideal for small outdoor spaces like balconies and decks due to its compact size. For best growth, plant it in a 15-to-20-gallon container with drainage holes, water whenever the top 2 inches of soil feel dry, and apply a slow-release fruit tree fertilizer once each spring.

Bonfire Patio Peach Trees are self-fertile, meaning a single tree will bloom and set fruit all on its own. While a second tree isn't required, planting another nearby or gently hand-pollinating the flowers with a soft brush can help increase your fruit yield.

Do Bonfire Patio Peach Trees need another tree to set fruit?

Bonfire Patio Peach Trees are self-fertile, meaning a single tree will bloom and set fruit all on its own. While a second tree isn't required, planting another nearby or gently hand-pollinating the flowers with a soft brush can help increase your fruit yield.

Bonfire Patio Peach Trees require 250-400 winter chill hours (32°F–45°F) to trigger spring flowering. Because container-grown roots are more vulnerable to freezing in colder climates (Zones 5–6), protect dormant potted trees by wrapping the container in burlap or moving it to an unheated garage or shed.

What chill hours does a Bonfire Peach Tree require?

Bonfire Patio Peach Trees require 250-400 winter chill hours (32°F–45°F) to trigger spring flowering. Because container-grown roots are more vulnerable to freezing in colder climates (Zones 5–6), protect dormant potted trees by wrapping the container in burlap or moving it to an unheated garage or shed.

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