The definition of intact is something that is complete and that has not been damaged in any way. An example of intact is a 36-piece set of military figures that has not been broken. intact. intact.
All peach trees bloom in the spring and ripen from early summer to early fall. The month when they bloom depends on the variety of peach and the weather. All peach varieties have different winter chilling requirements, without which they will not bloom and yield peaches. Native to China, peaches (Prunus persica) can be grown in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8.
This year's warmer winter could cause Georgia's peach growers some anxiety if peach crops bloom early. Colder temperatures, typically below 45 degrees, keep peach blossoms dormant. Normally, peaches won't begin blooming until temperatures rise in the spring. But warmer temperatures could cause peaches to bloom early this year, which puts them in danger of being killed off in a late freeze.