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Florida Prince Peach
Prunus persica 'Florida Prince'
One of the earliest peaches in Florida, ripening in April before the summer rains split the fruit. Needs only about 150 chill hours, which Lake County reliably delivers.
- RipensSpring harvest
- USDA zones8b-9b
- Mature size10 to 12 ft
- Chill hoursabout 150
- CategoryPeaches, Plums and Stone Fruit
The cultivar name and the figures above are our best effort rather than a guarantee. We rely in part on what the nurseries we buy from tell us. What that means.
Understory layer
Full sun
Hardy below 20F
- Pick up in person. Collect free from Booth J57 at Renninger's Flea Market, 20651 US-441, Mount Dora, at the weekend, or from the nursery on a weekday by arrangement. We will confirm the details with your order.
- Local delivery. We deliver to the Eustis, Mount Dora, Tavares and Umatilla area.
- Ship to me. Carefully packed and shipped from our Lake County nursery.
Growing Florida Prince Peach in Central Florida
Full sun and good airflow. Thin the fruit hard in March: a peach tree will set far more than it can ripen, and thinning is the difference between marbles and real peaches. Prune to an open vase every winter.
