Belle of Georgia Peach Tree (Prunus persica ‘Belle of Georgia)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Requires good air circulation and a sunny location for best fruiting

Bloom Time:

• Mid to late spring
• Fruit ripens in late summer (typically August)

Size:

Height: 15 to 25 feet (standard). 8 to 10 feet (dwarf variety).

Width: 15 to 20 feet

Attributes:

• Large, freestone peaches with red-blushed skin and white, aromatic flesh
• Sweet, flavorful fruit excellent for fresh eating, baking, and preserving
• Self-pollinating
• Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8 (some sources say up to Zone 9)
• Disease-resistant to bacterial leaf spot and brown rot
• Fast-growing and productive—can bear fruit as early as year

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-draining, loamy or sandy soil enriched with organic matter
• Water deeply and regularly, especially during hot weather and fruiting
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
• Prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage airflow
• Thin fruit in early summer to improve size and prevent limb breakage

Pest Watch:

• Monitor for peach tree borers, aphids, and peach leaf curl
• Use dormant oil spray in late winter to reduce pest pressure
• Netting may be needed to protect ripening fruit from birds