Carolina Belle Peach is a hardy fruiting tree with a soft pink spring bloom and large freestone white peaches in mid summer. These peaches have a strong red blush and a rich honey-like flavor. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained soils. Carolina Belle is self pollinating and has a chill requirement of 750 hours. Note it is susceptible to bacterial leaf spot.
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Type: |
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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: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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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
IMAGE: J&P Cosentino Family Farm, We are harvesting some giant Carolina Belle peaches this week.
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
