In celebration of National Peach Month we are going to feature a few different peach varieties on our blog throughout the month of August.
The Belle of Georgia peach, part of the Rosaceae family (and a distant cousin of the rose), was one of the first varieties of peaches to be grown in Georgia back in the early 1880s. Peaches originally became the premier cash crop of Georgia around 1870 when a tiny little vermin called the “boll weevil” wiped out cotton crops throughout Georgia forcing farmers to seek new agricultural commodities.
Today the Belle of Georgia peach is one of several popular peach tree varieties and is a great addition to any yard with sandy or well-drained soil. Its fast growth rate, flavorful white freestone fruit, and brilliant pinkish-red blossoms make it a vibrant option sure to delight any peach lover.
Environmental Conditions
- Thrives in sandy, well-drained soils with full sun exposure (with a minimum of 6 hours of unfiltered sunlight ).
- Grows best in zones 5–9.
- Is not drought-tolerant.
Physical Attributes
- Grows at a fast rate, averaging 2 feet a year, with an average mature height range of fifteen to twenty-five feet.
- Produces brilliant pink to bright red blossoms that bloom in early spring, followed by its large, firm peaches.
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