Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Lanceolate to narrowly elliptic
Margin
Serrate (finely toothed)
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with a prominent central midrib and ascending secondary veins
Key Features
Lanceolate shape, finely serrated margins, prominent central midrib, and alternate arrangement along the twig
Description
The peach tree is a small, deciduous tree featuring slender, lanceolate leaves with finely serrated edges. The bark is smooth and greyish-brown on young branches, becoming furrowed with age.
Habitat
Well-draining, loamy soils in full sun, commonly cultivated in temperate and subtropical orchard environments worldwide
Native Range
Native to Northwest China, now widely cultivated in temperate and subtropical regions globally
Identified on 10/11/2026