Overview
Prunus persica 'Johnny Brack' (F) is a bushy tree in the genus Prunus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Prunus persica 'Johnny Brack' (F) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
The peach is a deciduous tree that bears edible juicy fruits with various characteristics. Most are simply called peaches, while the glossy-skinned, non-fuzzy varieties are called nectarines.
About the genus
Prunus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs from the family Rosaceae, with about 340 accepted species that include peaches and nectarines, apricots, plums, cherries and almonds. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution, being native to the temperate regions of North America, the neotropics of South America, and temperate and tropical regions of Eurasia and Africa.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Prunus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Prunus persica 'Johnny Brack' (F) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Tree
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Prunus persica 'Johnny Brack' (F)
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat
- Pest resistance
- Cherry blackfly, Aphids, Leaf-mining moths, Caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Peach leaf curl, Silver leaf, Bacterial canker, Blossom wilt, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Prunus persica 'Johnny Brack' (F)?
Prunus persica 'Johnny Brack' (F) prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Prunus persica 'Johnny Brack' (F) need?
Prunus persica 'Johnny Brack' (F) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Prunus persica 'Johnny Brack' (F) hardy in the UK?
Prunus persica 'Johnny Brack' (F) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Prunus persica 'Johnny Brack' (F)?
Softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat.
