Overview
Prunus persica 'Zinesub'PBR is a bushy tree in the genus Prunus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 6 m tall and 3 m wide. Prunus persica 'Zinesub'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Prunus persica 'Zinesub'PBR is a deciduous peach tree with a well-branched habit, growing to about 6 m high with a 3 m spread. It prefers full sun on a south-facing, exposed site and flowers from March to May. It suits neutral, moist but well-drained soils — sandy, loam or clay — and is fully hardy (H7; USDA 5–9). Use it in city courtyards, cottage borders or wildlife gardens where a spring blossom display is wanted.
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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In the garden
Prunus persica 'Zinesub'PBR is a cultivar of Prunus in the rose family, grown as a small to medium tree with deciduous foliage and a well-branched outline. Expect a spring flowering season from March to May that provides an early season display on a compact-ish framework reaching around 6 m by 3 m. Plant 'Zinesub' where it receives full sun, ideally on a south-facing, exposed aspect to maximise blossom. It tolerates a range of soils — sandy, loamy or clay — provided the soil remains moist but well drained and close to neutral pH. Its UK hardiness rating is H7 (fully hardy), and it corresponds to USDA zones 5–9, so siting away from cold air hollows is still sensible on marginal urban plots. Its size and habit make it suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal layouts, wildlife-friendly borders and mixed flower beds. Place it where spring flowers can be appreciated from paths or seating; the March–May bloom period is most effective against a south-facing wall or in a courtyard where early blossom lifts the space.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Prunus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Prunus persica 'Zinesub'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Tree
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 6 m
- Spread
- 3 m
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Prunus persica 'Zinesub'PBR
- 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 'Zinesub'PBR?
Prunus persica 'Zinesub'PBR prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Prunus persica 'Zinesub'PBR need?
Prunus persica 'Zinesub'PBR is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Prunus persica 'Zinesub'PBR grow?
Prunus persica 'Zinesub'PBR reaches a height of 6 m and a spread of 3 m.
Is Prunus persica 'Zinesub'PBR hardy in the UK?
Prunus persica 'Zinesub'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Prunus persica 'Zinesub'PBR?
Softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat.
