Belle of Georgia Peach
Prunus persica 'Belle of Georgia'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 12-15 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Graft union 2-3 inches above soil line |
| Chilling hours | 800 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, sandy loam |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 5-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Tree |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | Pink |
| Fruit | Drupe |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Grafting |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Edible |
| Companions | Garlic, Marigolds, Strawberries |
Where it came from
| Grower | Gurney's Seed & Nursery Co |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Thin young fruit to improve size and quality of remaining fruit.
Maintenance
Prune annually in late winter to an open center shape.
Cleanup
Remove fallen fruit and leaves to prevent disease.
Notes
White-fleshed freestone peach, self-pollinating.