Question about our surprise peach tree?

Question

We discovered that a tree we previously thought was something else has peaches on it this year. It's tall and skinny, though, not like the peach trees are shaped in an orchard, so I'm guessing that's because we haven't pruned it to be that shape. It has ALOT of little walnut-sized peaches on it, but they're not growing very fast--we discovered them a month ago and they haven't grown much at all. How fast do peaches develop? They were the size of large pecans last month. Also, they have some brown spots on them now, any idea what they might be and what we can do if it's abnormal?

Answer 1

Sound's like you've got an almond tree. The almond is a close relative to the peach and the look identical. When the nut begins to mature they begin to get dry and spotty and then they will start to split. At this point they are ready to pick.

edit: you can check by picking and peeling one. If the seed is smooth and not rough like a peach, it's definitely an almond.

Answer 2

If this came from a peach that sprouted on its own, you will usually have a poor quality tree.

Most peaches are grafted, so  there is no telling what you have.

Cut it down and use the wood in your smoker.