Type
self-fertile, freestone
Peach variety
Elberta Peach
An old standard with large yellow freestone fruit and traditional peach flavor. It is a dependable choice for processing as well as eating fresh.
Season
late season, late summer
Best for
canning, baking, fresh eating
About Elberta
Elberta is an old yellow-fleshed freestone peach with large, firm fruit and a red blush over golden skin. It is a traditional late-season peach used for fresh eating, canning, and freezing.
Growing Elberta Peach
Elberta is self-fertile and needs a site with adequate winter chilling. It is susceptible to peach leaf curl, so use dormant preventive control where the disease is common, and harvest after the green ground color disappears.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all peach, see the complete guide.
How to grow PeachOther peach varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.