early spring awakening: blossoming peach (prunus persica) flowers

flower blossom plant branch produce spring petal food pink leaf fruit tree shrub nature twig wildflower early awakening blossoming peach prunus persica flowers commonly deciduous originating northwest china typically growing 410 meters tall features lanceolate leaves finely serrated edges produces strikingly fragrant light purple five petals heralding onset season velvety drupe large hard stone encasing single seed peaches nutritionally rich vitamins enjoyed fresh dried canned species thrives temperate climates preferring welldrained soil full sunlight