Persikkapuu
Persikkapuu, Finnish for the peach tree, refers to Prunus persica, a deciduous fruit tree in the Rosaceae family. Native to Northwest China, it is now cultivated in temperate regions worldwide for its aromatic stone fruit. The tree is typically medium-sized, reaching 4–6 meters, with a broad, open canopy. Young shoots are slender and brown; leaves are oval, 3–8 cm long with fine serrations. In spring, the tree bears pink-to-white blossoms before leaf emergence. The fruit is a drupe with a fuzzy epidermis, varying in color from yellow to red depending on cultivar, and containing a hard stone.
Growth and cultivation: Peach trees require warm summers and a period of winter chill; they tolerate a
Uses and varieties: Peaches are consumed fresh or processed into jams, desserts, and canned products. Cultivars
Pests and diseases: The crop faces issues such as peach leaf curl, brown rot, peach scab, and