Plant Quick Guide

Growing Zones:

6-9.

Mature Height:

15-20 ft

Mature Width:

12-15 ft

Sunlight:

Full (6-8 hours)

Spacing:

12-15 ft

Chill Hours:

750

Growth Rate:

Fast

Flower Color:

Pink

Harvest Time:

Mid July

Years to Bear:

3-5 years

Pollinator:

Self-Pollinating but will benefit if another fruiting peach is planted nearby

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, CA, HI, PR

Peach Trees - Summer Prince

Prunus persica 'Summer Prince'
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9.
Regular price $69.95
SKU: PCHSPR05G

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The Summer Prince Peach (Prunus persica 'Summer Prince') is a vigorous, fast-growing peach variety prized for its sweet, juicy flavor and reliable productivity. Bred for warm climates, this variety thrives in hot summer conditions and produces heavy crops of delicious fruit. With its bright red skin, golden-yellow flesh, and freestone pit, the Summer Prince Peach is ideal for fresh eating, baking, canning, or making preserves. Its heat tolerance and adaptability make it a favorite among Southern gardeners.

Unique Features:

  • Heat-Tolerant Variety: Bred for warmer regions, making it an excellent choice for Southern climates.

  • Early to Mid-Season Ripening: Typically harvested in mid-summer, providing a steady supply of fresh fruit.

  • Attractive Fruit: Bright red skin over a golden-yellow background creates an eye-catching display.

  • Juicy, Flavorful Flesh: Firm, sweet, and juicy yellow flesh with a classic peach taste.

  • Freestone Pit: The freestone pit separates easily, making preparation quick and convenient.

  • Versatile Use: Perfect for fresh eating, baking, canning, or making jams and preserves.

Mature Size:

  • Height: 15–20 feet

  • Spread: 12–15 feet

  • Growth rate: Fast

USDA Hardiness Zones:

  • Zones 6–9

Chill Hours:

  • Requires approximately 750 chill hours

Fruit Description:

  • Size: Medium to large fruit, typically 2 ½–3 inches in diameter.

  • Skin: Red-blushed skin with golden undertones.

  • Flesh: Sweet, juicy, firm yellow flesh.

  • Stone Type: Freestone, easy to pit and process.

Care Instructions:

  • Light: Requires full sun for optimal fruit development and sweetness.

  • Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil.

  • Water: Water deeply and regularly during dry spells and fruit development; ensure good drainage.

  • Pruning: Prune annually in late winter to maintain tree shape, improve airflow, and encourage healthy fruiting.

  • Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced fertilizer in early spring to boost growth and fruit set.

  • Pests/Disease: Monitor for pests like aphids, borers, and caterpillars. Provide good airflow to reduce fungal diseases such as leaf curl.

The Summer Prince Peach is a flavorful, heat-loving peach that combines adaptability, beauty, and productivity. Perfect for Southern growers, this variety ensures a reliable mid-summer harvest of sweet, juicy fruit that’s as versatile as it is delicious.

Shipping

At Plant Me Green we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care. We ship your plants using FedEx Ground® the following business day after you have completed checkout.

We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions. 

If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.

Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.

How to Plant
STEP 1) First, decide on a planting location. Consider carefully what kind of sun, soil, and growing-space your tree or shrub will need.
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide

Plant peach trees in deep, well-drained, sandy soil and in an area with plenty of sunlight. Planting should be done in the spring. Prune once a year, removing vertical branches to encourage lateral growth.