Belle Georgia Peach

The standard Belle of Georgia peach grows to a height of 15–25′ and a spread of around 8–20′ at maturity. The dwarf variety grows to a height of 8–10′.

This tree grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24″ per year.

The Belle of Georgia peach grows in sandy and well-drained soils. It is not drought-tolerant.

This tree: 

• Produces large, creamy white freestone fruit with a bright red cheek. The flesh is firm, white with a tinge of red, and highly flavored–ideal for eating, baking and canning.
• Yields ripe fruit typically in late August.
• Is self-fertile but provides a better crop when planted in multiples.
• Begins to bear large crops at ages 3–4 and reaches full potential at ages 8–12.
• Blooms in the spring, with a profusion of bright pink to brilliant red flowers.
• Is available in standard and dwarf sizes. Our standard Belle of Georgia seedlings are budded to Nemaguard rootstock, and our dwarf seedlings are grafted to Prunus besseyi (Sand Cherry). Dwarf trees should be staked to help them bear the weight of the fruit and prevent leaning.
• Has a chill hours (CU) requirement of 800–850. (Chill hours are the average hours of air temperature between 32° and 45° F in a typical winter season.)
• Grows in a rounded shape.

The fruit of peach trees are attractive to birds and squirrels