Peach
Prunus persica
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Mar 11, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Peach
Peach (Prunus persica) is a deciduous stone fruit tree producing fragrant, velvety-skinned drupes with sweet white or yellow flesh. In NE Florida (zone 9b), success requires low-chill cultivars bred by the UF/IFAS program (100–300 chill hours) such as Tropic Snow or UFOne, and 'Flordaguard' rootstock to resist Florida's peach root-knot nematode. Starting at $135.00.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop.
Dormant — drops foliage. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Peach requires full sun — a minimum of 8 hours per day — for optimal fruiting and disease resistance. In NE Florida, choose a well-ventilated site with full southern or western exposure to maximize chill-hour accumulation in winter.
Water regularly during establishment and throughout the growing season; deep, infrequent irrigation is best. Peach trees are highly sensitive to standing water — do not plant in areas that flood during Florida's rainy season. In NE Florida, drip irrigation prevents the foliar wetness that promotes fungal disease.
Plant in deep, well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 6.0–6.5) sandy loam. All peaches in Florida should be grafted to 'Flordaguard' nematode-resistant rootstock. Use a low-chill UF-bred cultivar (e.g., Tropic Snow, UFOne) for zone 9b. Fertilize three times per year (spring, early summer, early fall) with a balanced citrus/fruit tree fertilizer.
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Common questions
Is Peach a good plant for St. Augustine?
Peach is a fruit tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 10-15 feet × 10-15 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.