Belle of Georgia Peach

Belle of Georgia Peach (Prunus persica 'Belle of Georgia')

Belle of Georgia Peach is a classic heirloom, freestone peach prized for very large, white-fleshed fruit with rich, sweet flavor and a showy red blush; abundant pink spring bloom and a rounded, manageable tree make it a reliable centerpiece for home orchards.

Distinctive Features

Showy pink flowers on bare wood lead to jumbo, aromatic peaches with firm, melting white flesh that separates cleanly from the pit; consistent late summer ripening and excellent fresh-eating quality with canning and baking versatility.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for strongest bloom, sugar, and color.
• Soil: Deep, well-drained loam enriched with organic matter; avoid waterlogged or compacted sites.
• Water: Keep evenly moist from bloom through fruit swell; reduce slightly after harvest.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8.
• Mature Size: About 12 to 15 ft tall and wide on semi-dwarf; 8 to 12 ft on dwarf rootstocks.
• Bloom Time: Spring; fruit ripens late summer depending on climate.
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral, about 6.0 to 7.0.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Pink bloom and blushed fruit create a seasonal highlight.
• Home Orchard: Freestone harvests for fresh eating, canning, and desserts.
• Edible Landscape: Attractive foliage and fruit pair with herb and pollinator borders.
• Small Yard Tree: Manageable size on dwarf or pruned semi-dwarf fits patios and lawns.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Deeply soak when the top 1 to 2 in are dry; increase frequency during heat and fruit swell.
• Pruning: Train to open center; winter prune to renew fruiting wood and summer thin watersprouts for light and airflow.
• Fertilizing: Feed in early spring with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer based on soil test; avoid excess nitrogen that softens fruit.
• Mulching: Apply 2 to 3 in organic mulch, keeping it a few inches from the trunk to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
• Notes: Self-fertile; thin fruit to 6 to 8 in spacing for size and branch safety; provide good air flow and monitor for leaf curl, brown rot, and borers, using sanitation and timely sprays where pressure is high.

Why Choose Belle of Georgia Peach?

• Heirloom Flavor: Classic, sweet white flesh with aromatic juice.
• Freestone Convenience: Pit releases cleanly for easy prep.
• Generous Size: Very large fruit ideal for fresh use and preserving.
• Home Garden Fit: Manageable tree size with straightforward training.

Plant in full sun with deep, well-drained soil, keep moisture steady during fruit set, and thin and prune regularly for premium late-summer peaches.