Mini Pix Zee Peach Tree

There is nothing like the feeling of being self-sufficient. That's why we're seeing a huge uptick in the numbers of people who want to grow their own fruit at home.

But the Edible Landscaping trend isn't limited only to homeowners. With natural dwarfing trees like Mini Pix Zee Peach Tree (Prunus persica 'Pix Zee'), now you can grow peaches in containers on a balcony, porch or patio.

You'll love the taste and look of the beautiful fruit. Pix Zee Peaches have firm and flavorful yellow flesh, and bright red over orange skin.

Enjoy them fresh in the mid-season, or freeze them for use later. They are firm enough to hold up to baking, so be sure to get out your cookbooks. Homemade, homegrown pie, anyone?

Use them in power smoothies, or dehydrate slices for a "grab and go" snack. Make your own dehydrated "fruit leather", as a healthy alternative to the store-bought ones that are loaded with artificial colors.

The freestone pit comes away from the flesh cleanly, which makes preparing these fruits easy. Slice and freeze what you don't use fresh for a taste of sunshine in winter.

You'll think of a million ways to enjoy your harvest. And you'll fall in love with these cute little trees, too.

Place them where you can appreciate the fragrant pink blooms in spring. Celebrate this special time of year with Pix Zee!

Grow Pix Zee Peaches anywhere you have some sunshine. They are self-pollinating, so you'll enjoy a harvest of extra-large peaches from just one tree.

But Nature Hills offers an entire collection of small stone fruit trees. Add more than one to a collection, and you'll maximize production. All trees like a partner, after all!

You'll love watching your fruit develop from beautiful bloom to full ripeness. Place your order today!

How to Use Mini Pix Zee Peach Tree in the Landscape

You can grow them in the ground, or plant them in large containers. Use them as a specimen tree in a sunny spot, or decorate your patio with several of them in pots.

Besides spring blooms and big fruit, Pix Zee also holds its long, tropical-looking leaves densely. Can you use a little more privacy in your backyard?

Turn that eyesore into an asset! Plant a staggered double row of Pix Zee and other dwarf fruiting trees 8 feet apart from each other. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next.

You'll create a sweet little miniature orchard!

If you want to join the nation's biggest gardening trend, simply add a pair flanking either side of your front door. You'll update the look of your home, and have a built-in ice-breaker to spark conversation with visitors.

Why not add fruit to your modern Victory Garden? Use Mini Pix Zee Peach as a backdrop to annual vegetables.

#ProPlantTips for Care

Mini Pix Zee would gladly grow in blazing sun all day long, with plenty of water. They'll need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Peaches need well-drained soil to perform well. If you have poorly drained soil that stays wet, grow them in a container, or plant in a raised bed.

Use a container that is large enough and deep enough for the root ball. In time, you'll shift your plant up to a 24-inch container that has a large drainage hole. Don't use a saucer with outdoor plants.

Give your tree a medium amount of water regularly, if you don't receive adequate rainfall. Water well the first year, and during fruit development each year.

Container trees need careful attention to watering. Don't let them dry out! Use drip irrigation to make it easier. Apply a 3-inch layer of wood mulch over the root system.

Provide an all-purpose, slow-release, organic fertilizer in early spring. You'll want to follow the directions on the label.

Prune your Mini Pix Zee into an open center, vase-shape. Create and maintain a series of scaffolding branches that are at 45-degree angles to the main trunk.

In late winter, do your main prune to eliminate crossing branches, or those that are growing into the center of the tree.The goal is to increase sunlight and air circulation in the canopy.

So...how do you know when your Peaches are ripe to pick? Wait until the skin of the fruit has turned fully orange with a bright red overlay.

Gently squeeze your fruit. When nearly ripe, you'll start feeling some "give". Pick when you see the skin around the stem start to wrinkle.

Taste one to test. Yes, you can "test" another one or two as you stand there feeling proud of yourself. There is nothing like juicy, homegrown fruit, tree-ripe from the sun.

Join your fellow Americans who are growing Mini Pix Zee Peach trees. Just hurry, you won't want to miss this year's crop!

Peach Tree Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take for Mini Pix Zee Peach Trees to bear fruit?

Nature Hills Nursery sells fruit trees with mature root systems that are already three to four years old, so you’ll enjoy fruit sooner than you would with younger trees! Expect a young peach tree to begin fruiting by the 3rd year after you plant it.

How Fast Do Mini Pix Zee Peach Trees Grow?

Be sure to plant your peach in a sunny and well-drained location. Once your Mini Pix Zee (Prunus persica 'Pix Zee') has been established (after the first year), it can typically add 12-18 inches of new growth in a growing season. If your plants are adding less than that in a season, it may be worth your while to check the fertility level.

Where do Mini Pix Zee Peach Trees Grow Best?

Peach trees grow best in well-drained, fertile soil in at least 6 hours of full sun per day or more.

Do You Need 2 Peach Trees to Produce Fruit?

All peach trees are self-fertile, however planting more than one peach tree that blooms at about the same time, boosts yields on both trees and extends your harvest time!

Harvest Times for Mini Pix Zee Peach Trees

Mini Pix Zees are typically ready to harvest in late June to early July. Keep in mind exact harvest times are subject to change depending on the hardiness zones they’re being grown in.

Early-Season? Mid-Season? Late-Season? The terminology can be confusing for new peach tree growers. Weather, climate and your tree determine when it’s ripe.

When Should Mini Pix Zee Peach Tree be Planted?

Bareroot peach trees can be planted in spring when they are available in your area. Container-grown peach trees can be very successfully transplanted all throughout the growing season. Check for first and last frost dates for your area with your local County Extension Office.

• Plant bareroot peach trees in the early spring.
• Plant container-grown trees anytime the ground is not frozen by digging a hole as deep as the soil line and twice as wide.

How Do I Find Mini Pix Zee Peach Trees for Sale Near Me?

Make your life easier and your yard happier by shopping for peach trees at NatureHills.com online fruit tree nursery. You’ll find a massive selection of fruit trees for sale, including many lovely peach tree varieties!

Choose the right tree for your area by first finding your USDA growing zone by entering your zip code in the field above the Plant Highlights section on our product pages. Narrow down your options by plant hardiness zone, sun availability, and size requirements.

Place your order, knowing it’s backed by the Nature Hills Nursery product guarantee and protected by Plant Sentry™, which helps ensure regulated plant materials aren’t sent to prohibited areas.

Expect to receive your plants at the appropriate planting time for your growing zone when temperatures are safest for those plants that ship in fall, winter, or early spring.

Shop the selection of mature peach trees for sale at Nature Hills Nursery and place your order for Mini Pix Zee Peach Tree today.

What shipping options do you offer?

NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won’ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Mini Pix Zee Peach Tree for Sale for sale here at NatureHills.com!