Gulf King Peach is a dwarf fruiting deciduous tree with a vase to rounded crown and a early season harvest of clingstone peaches. Profuse blooms of fragrant soft pink flowers coat the branches in spring attracting butterflies. The yellow peaches flush to 80-90% red with firm but juicy non-melting yellow flesh that has a rich sweetness with a hint of acidity. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. Gulf King is self-pollinating with a consistent crop and low chill requirement of 350-400 chill hours.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Northwest China |
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Height: |
12’ - 18’ |
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Spread: |
12’ - 15' |
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Spacing: |
15’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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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
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
