Tex Star Peach Tree
Description
The TexStar Peach Tree was developed by the Texas A&M breeding program to provide an early frost-hardy variety adapted to the mild winter areas of Texas. This peach tree has early pink flowers in the spring and red-blushed, large fruit ripening in early June.
The semi-clingstone fruit has yellow flesh, with a hint of blush towards the center. These Texas peaches are firm and flavorful. Perfect for baking, canning, and fresh eating.
The Tex Star Peach tree produces a generous crop of peaches and does not need a pollinator. Estimated chill hours are 450-600.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Bloom Time | Early |
| Chill Hours | 450 - 600 |
| Fruit Color | Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | June |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 4 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Questions & Answers
Never grew. The trees died in the first year.
No it is a semi-clingstone
The Texstar Peach Tree is a low-chill variety developed for warmer climates, particularly in Texas and the southern U.S. It requires around 450 chill hours and is best suited for USDA Zones 6-9.
While mature peach trees can generally tolerate temperatures down to -10°F to -15°F, Texstar is better suited for mild winters and may suffer damage if exposed to prolonged temperatures below 10°F to 5°F. The biggest risk is to flower buds, which can be damaged at around 26°F, leading to reduced fruit production.
Stark Bro’s does not knowingly grow or offer genetically engineered plants or trees. We either graft our trees or grow them from cuttings.
We raise our trees and plants as organically as we can. We do spray when necessary - primarily with biological/organic agents - to keep pests and diseases at bay in order to save a threatened crop, but you may raise the tree or plant as organically as you wish.
Yes - all of our peach trees are grafted.
Customer Reviews
I live in desert near Kingman AZ, the peach tree has done really well.
Grown a foot taller and leaves are full 8 weeks later.
Planted Starkspur Golden Delicious at same time, and apple tree is doing very well.
Purchased the new tree kit with fertilizer/ fiber brick and trunk protector?I think has helped tree thrive.
Quality product!
I have planted about 12 varieties of peach trees in north Texas over the last thirty years. TexStar has been most reliable.
TexStar peaches grow and produce well in West Texas
Ratings
I wanted a peach tree and this one works for my zone.