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Peach 'Belle of Georgia'

7-Gallon, Dwarf

Height: 8-10 feet tall.
Spread: 6-8 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Hardiness Zone: 5a.
Other Names: Prunus persica 'Belle of Georgia'

Description:
A classic heirloom peach variety, 'Belle of Georgia' is known for its large, juicy fruit with a sweet, aromatic flavor. This self-fertile, cold-hardy variety produces an abundance of freestone peaches with creamy white flesh and a red blush. Its showy pink spring blossoms add ornamental beauty, making it an excellent choice for home orchards and edible landscapes.

Edible Qualities:
Peach 'Belle of Georgia' produces large, firm peaches with a sweet, mildly tangy flavor. The fruit ripens in late summer and is excellent for fresh eating and preserving.

The fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Baking
- Canning
- Jams & Preserves
- Freezing

Features & Attributes:
Peach 'Belle of Georgia' features lush green foliage throughout the growing season, followed by stunning pink blossoms in early spring that attract pollinators. Its large, red-blushed peaches ripen in late summer and have a firm, juicy texture. The tree's naturally compact growth habit makes it ideal for small gardens and container planting.

This is a deciduous tree with an upright, spreading growth habit. It is self-fertile, meaning it does not require another peach tree for fruit production, but planting another variety nearby can improve yields.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Peach 'Belle of Georgia' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Small Orchards
- Home Gardens
- Edible Landscaping
- Container Growing

Planting & Growing:
Peach 'Belle of Georgia' will grow to be about 8-10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6-8 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2-3 feet from the ground. It grows at a medium rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 20 years or more.

This tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering, particularly during fruit development, and benefits from an annual layer of mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. Pruning in late winter or early spring helps maintain its shape and encourages better fruit production.

Additional Characteristics:
- Self-Fertile
- Late-Summer Harvest
- Freestone Variety
- Cold Hardy
- Showy Spring Blossoms