The document discusses the peach tree and growing peaches. It provides information on the plant term "drupe" and describes peaches as a deciduous flowering tree that requires full sun. Peaches fruit from mid-July to mid-August and prefer moist, well-drained, neutral to acidic soil. Peaches are self-pollinating but require winter chilling to break dormancy before budding in the spring. Varieties suitable for Virginia include Redhaven, Cresthaven, Encore, Harken, and Harcrest due to the state's winter temperatures.