Description

About the Carolina Belle Peach

Experience the mouthwatering goodness of the Carolina Belle Peach, the epitome of summertime delight in your garden. Renowned for its exceptional fruit that is perfect for crafting honey-sweet peach preserves, this tree promises a delectable experience for every peach enthusiast. The Carolina Belle boasts large, 3-inch peaches that have garnered rave reviews for their outstanding taste and texture.

The fruit’s allure is further enhanced by its brilliant red skin, encasing creamy white flesh that bursts with a full, rich flavor. Considered a new and improved version of the beloved Belle of Georgia, the Carolina Belle Peach Tree originates from Raleigh, North Carolina, where it was carefully bred in 1987. Its lineage ensures it carries the best traits of its predecessors.

How to Grow the Carolina Belle Peach Tree

The Carolina Belle Peach tree is a gardener’s delight, known for its hardiness and ease of care. To cultivate this exceptional tree, choose a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Plant it in early spring, allowing it to establish strong roots before summer. Regular watering, especially during dry spells, ensures optimal fruit development.

With its natural resistance to bacterial leaf spot, the Carolina Belle remains healthy and vigorous. It features a freestone characteristic, meaning the fruit easily separates from the pit, simplifying your peach preparations. The tree’s self-pollinating nature further simplifies the growing process, requiring no additional pollinators for fruit production.

Marking the height of peach season, the Carolina Belle ripens in mid-August, offering an abundance of luscious peaches to savor, bake, or preserve. Experience the joy of cultivating your own delicious peaches with the Carolina Belle Peach tree in your garden.

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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Characteristics

Bloom Color Pink
Chill Hours 800
Fruit Color Red
Fruit Size Large
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest August
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained - Average Moistness
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Taste Sweet
Texture Firm
Years to Bear 2 - 4
Zone Range 5 - 8

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

The mature size of this variety depends on the version you choose to plant:
Semi-Dwarf 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide
Dwarf 8 - 10' tall x 8 - 10' wide

Recommended Spacing

The space needed for this variety to grow depends on the size you plant:
Semi-Dwarf 12 - 15'
Dwarf 8 - 10'

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow peach trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Shipping Information

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