Belle of Georgia Peach Tree

Belle of Georgia is a peach with genuine Southern heritage — originating in Georgia in the 1870s and beloved ever since for its large, attractive white-fleshed freestone peaches that ripen in late August with firm, juicy, sweet flesh and peachy-yellow skin with red cheeks. White peaches are prized for a milder, sweeter, less acidic flavor than yellow-fleshed varieties — and Belle of Georgia delivers that character reliably, in large quantities, from a disease-resistant tree that’s been earning devoted fans in home orchards for over 150 years. Dual resistance to bacterial leaf spot and brown rot, stunning pinkish-red spring blossoms, and self-pollinating performance in Zones 5–8.

Thinning to one fruit every 6–8 inches after fruit set encourages remaining fruit to develop to full size and peak quality.

White Flesh — Sweeter, Milder, Less Acidic

The white flesh is Belle of Georgia’s most distinctive quality and the reason it inspires such loyalty among its growers. Where yellow-fleshed peaches have a bold, tangy-sweet acidity, white-fleshed varieties are notably milder and sweeter — a gentler, more honeyed peach experience that’s outstanding for fresh eating, canning whole, and freezing. The freestone pit separates cleanly from the flesh as the peach ripens, making every use easy and enjoyable.

Dual Disease Resistance — Bacterial Leaf Spot and Brown Rot

Belle of Georgia’s resistance to both bacterial leaf spot and brown rot addresses two of the most common and damaging peach diseases simultaneously — supporting cleaner foliage, more attractive fruit, and more consistent annual harvests with less disease management intervention. For home growers who want reliable late-August peaches without an intensive spray program, that dual resistance is a meaningful practical advantage.

Georgia Origin, 1870s — Over 150 Years of Proven Performance

Few peach varieties carry the longevity and proven track record of Belle of Georgia. Originating in Georgia in the 1870s — the golden era of American peach breeding — it has been grown and celebrated in home orchards across the country for more than 150 years. That kind of sustained popularity across generations of home growers is the most reliable measure of genuine quality available.

Why Growers Choose Belle of Georgia

• White flesh — sweeter and less acidic than yellow peaches — the milder, more honeyed peach experience
• Dual disease resistance — bacterial leaf spot and brown rot
• Georgia origin, 1870s — over 150 years of proven home orchard performance
• Large, attractive freestone fruit — peachy-yellow skin with red cheeks, easy to work with
• Stunning pinkish-red spring blossoms — beautiful landscape presence before harvest
• Self-pollinating — reliable crops with just one tree