Prunus persica 'Double White' /Double White Peach

An ornamental white flowering selection
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An ornamental white flowering selection	Branches of flowers	Partial canopy of an ornamental double flowering white peach
A canopy of flowers	Close-up image of white flowers	Flowers and a bud


Scientific Name:	Prunus persica 'Double White'
Common Name:	Double White Peach
Plant Type:	Deciduous
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Height:	15-20 feet
Spread:	15 - 20 feet
Bloom time:	Spring
Flower color:	White
Light Exposure:	Sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:	Fast
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	High
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	Yes

Comments:	Very large double, white flowers in early spring. Rarely does this variety produce fruit as it was selected for double flowers, which are generally sterile. It is susceptible to the insect and disease problems that must be controlled if it to live for 15 or so years. Scale insects are a big problem.