Floridacrest Peach is a semi-dwarf fruiting deciduous tree primarily grown for its heavy crop of semi-clingstone summer fruit. A profuse early spring bloom of showy fragrant pink flowers coat the bare branches attracting butterflies. The medium-sized dark yellow peaches with red flushed skin have very flavorful yellow flesh that ripens in May. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. Florida Crest is a universal pollinator that can pollinate other peaches, nectarines, and even plums. It that fruits by its third year, and has a low chill requirement of 350-400 hours.
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Origins: |
Northwest China |
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Height: |
12’ - 15’ |
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Spread: |
12’ - 15' |
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Spacing: |
15’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 10 |
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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: Jackson's Orchard, Peach, (2) Chris Fannin, Twin Peaches, (3) Jess & Kate, Peaches
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
