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When to Plant Peach Tree in Branchton, Pennsylvania (16021)

Location

Branchton, Pennsylvania

ZIP Code

16021

USDA Zone

6a

Last Frost

Monday, April 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, March 9, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Peach Tree directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Prunus persica
Days to Maturity 1095 days
Mature Height 60-180"
Spread 180"
Type Deciduous Tree
Fruit Size Medium (2-3 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

216" apart

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Growing Peach Tree in Zone 6a

Peach Tree (Prunus persica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Branchton, Pennsylvania, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, March 9, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, April 20, 2026. Peach Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.