Autumn Prince peach is a late-season, high-quality freestone variety that ripens in late August to early September. Developed by the University of Georgia, it is well-suited for the Southeast in USDA zones 5-8, producing large, firm, sweet yellow fruit, ideal for fresh eating, baking, or canning. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. Self-Pollinating but will benefit if another fruiting peach is planted nearby. 750-800 chilling hours needed.
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Origins: |
Northwest China |
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Height: |
15’ - 25’ |
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Spread: |
12’ - 15' |
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Spacing: |
12’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Needs regular watering. Peaches have a lot of pest and disease issues and need regular spraying to ensure good crop. Potential pests include tree borer, fruit moth, root nematodes, and aphids. Late spring frosts can severely damage flower buds. Fallen fruit can be messy if not harvested.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Ponds and Streams, Edible Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rosemary, Strawberry, Pomegranate
IMAGES: Pictures provided by Simpson Nursery TN, Autumn Prince Peach
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
