It is a deciduous tree growing to 5–10 meter tall. The leaves are lanceolate, 7–15 cm long and 2–3 cm broad. The flowers are produced in early spring before the leaves; they are solitary or paired, 2.5–3 cm diameter, pink, with five petals. The fruit is a drupe, with a single large seed encased in hard wood, yellow or whitish flesh, a delicate aroma, and a skin that is either velvety or smooth in different cultivars. The flesh is very delicate and easily bruised in some cultivars. The seed is red-brown, oval shaped and 1.5-2 cm long. Peaches with white flesh typically are very sweet with little acidity, while yellow-fleshed peaches typically have an acidic tang coupled with sweetness, though this also varies greatly.

Planting: - Peaches can be grown as a tree from either a peach or nectarine seed, but the fruit quality of the resulting tree will be very unpredictable. Peaches should be located in full sun, and with good air flow. This allows cold air to flow away on frosty nights and keeps the area cool in summer. Peaches are best planted in early winter, as this allows time for the roots to establish and be able to sustain the new spring growth.