fruit tree pruning

Scientific name: Prunus persica (L.) Batsch Family: Rosaceae You probably know peach as that juicy, sweet fruit that screams summer. But there’s more to the peach than picnic baskets and cobblers—it’s a fascinating plant with deep roots (literally and historically), a complex botanical story, and plenty of uses beyond dessert. In this Plant Compendium entry, we’ll dig into…