The peach continues to defy modern science.
Peach trees grow the way they always have.
The peach tree still suffers from a short life span of only 10 to 20 years. Peach trees are difficult to keep alive and healthy. Since they are not bred for cold hardiness, peach trees fall prey to spring frosts that kill the flower buds. Scourges like canker and tree borers continue to shorten their life span. Fuzz perseveres as a prominent feature of the peach.