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Peach-Tropic Sweet

Peach-Tropic Sweet

$69.00 - $119.00
$69.00
$69.00 - $119.00
$69.00
Tropic Peach Tree Overview
  • Taste:
    The Tropic Peach (Prunus persica 'Tropic') delivers a sweet, juicy flavor with a classic peach profile, featuring a balance of sugary richness and mild tartness. Its firm yet tender flesh makes it ideal for fresh eating, baking, or preserving in jams and desserts.
  • Best Growing Environment:
    Tropic Peach trees are adapted to warm, subtropical to mild temperate climates with temperatures between 60-85°F (15-29°C). They thrive in well-draining, loamy soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0, requiring lower chill hours (150-200) than traditional peaches, making them suitable for regions with mild winters.
  • Botanical Name:
    The botanical name for the Tropic Peach is Prunus persica 'Tropic', a low-chill cultivar of the peach species within the Rosaceae family, bred specifically for warmer climates.
  • Common Names:
    Commonly known as the Tropic Peach, it may also be referred to as Tropic Beauty Peach or simply "Tropic" among growers, reflecting its suitability for tropical and subtropical zones.
  • Average Height:
    Tropic Peach trees typically grow to an average height of 12 to 15 feet (3.6-4.5 meters) when planted in the ground, though pruning can maintain them at 8-10 feet (2.4-3 meters) for easier harvesting or container growth.
  • Growth Rate:
    This tree has a moderate growth rate, adding about 1 to 2 feet (30-60 cm) per year under optimal conditions. It can begin producing fruit within 2 to 3 years of planting, with full yields as it matures.
  • Sun Requirements:
    Full sun is essential for Tropic Peach trees, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to ensure robust growth, flowering, and fruit development. Insufficient light can reduce fruit quality and quantity.
  • Cold Hardiness:
    Tropic Peach trees are moderately cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures down to 20°F (-6°C) once established, though young trees may suffer damage below 25°F (-4°C). They require minimal chill hours, so prolonged cold is unnecessary and frost protection may be needed in borderline climates.
  • Water Requirements:
    Young trees need regular watering—1-2 times per week—to establish roots, keeping soil consistently moist but not soggy. Mature trees require deep watering every 10-14 days during the growing season, with reduced frequency in winter to prevent waterlogging.
  • Planting Guide:
    Plant in late winter or early spring in a sunny, well-drained location, spacing trees 12-15 feet (3.6-4.5 meters) apart for in-ground growth or using a container at least 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) wide with drainage holes. Dig a hole twice the root ball’s width and as deep, set the tree at its nursery depth (graft above soil), backfill with native soil mixed with compost, and water thoroughly. Stake if in a windy area.
  • Fertilizing Times and Recommended Fertilizer:
    Fertilize young trees every 6-8 weeks during the growing season (spring to summer) with 1/4 pound of a balanced 10-10-10 NPK fertilizer, increasing to 1 pound in year two. Mature trees need 3 applications annually: early spring (February/March) with 10-10-10 (1-2 pounds) before bud break, late spring (May) with a nitrogen-light mix like 5-10-15 to support fruiting, and early summer (June) with a light dose. Avoid fertilizing after mid-summer to allow hardening off for winter.
  • USDA Zone:
    Tropic Peach trees are best suited to USDA Zones 8 through 10, where they can thrive with minimal chill hours and mild winters.