how long does a peach tree live
up vote 9 down vote accepted. Generally, peach trees live from 10 to 20 years. According to a team of Texas A&M University horticulturalists, peach trees begin producing fruit in their third season and continue producing a viable commercial crop for nine to 12 seasons, or until the trees reach age 12 to 15.
Identification. Peach trees that grow in cooler climates usually live for about 10 years. In warmer climates, the trees can live much longer. With proper pruning, watering and fertilizing, peach trees have lived for more than 50 years. Peach trees thrive very well in a wide range of soil types, ranging from a high-sand content to a high-clay content, with a pH range of 6 to 6.5.