Plant Quick Guide

Growing Zones:

8-10.

Mature Height:

15-20 ft

Mature Width:

12-15 ft

Sunlight:

Full (6-8 hours)

Spacing:

12-15 ft

Chill Hours:

200

Growth Rate:

Fast

Flower Color:

Pink

Harvest Time:

Late May to Early-Mid June

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 - Southern Living® Tropic Snow

Prunus persica 'Tropic Snow'
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-10.
Regular price $79.95
SKU: PCHTSN05GSL

Description

The Tropic Snow Peach (Prunus persica 'Tropic Snow') is a popular low-chill variety that thrives in warm climates and produces exceptionally sweet, juicy fruit. Known for its striking red-blushed skin and creamy white flesh, this peach delivers a unique flavor that’s both aromatic and refreshing. With its freestone pit, excellent sweetness, and adaptability to mild winters, the Tropic Snow Peach is a favorite choice for fresh eating, desserts, and preserves in regions with fewer chill hours.

Unique Features:

  • Low-Chill Variety: Requires very few chill hours, making it ideal for warmer regions with mild winters.

  • Early Ripening: Typically ready for harvest in early to mid-summer.

  • Attractive Skin: Red-blushed skin over a creamy background creates an eye-catching appearance.

  • Sweet White Flesh: Juicy, firm, and aromatic white flesh with a rich, sweet flavor.

  • Freestone Pit: The freestone pit separates easily, making it convenient for eating and processing.

  • Versatile Use: Excellent for fresh eating, baking, canning, or making jams and desserts.

Mature Size:

  • Height: 15–20 feet

  • Spread: 12–15 feet

  • Growth rate: Fast

USDA Hardiness Zones:

  • Zones 8–10

Chill Hours:

  • Requires approximately 200 chill hours

Fruit Description:

  • Size: Medium to large peaches, around 2 ½ inches in diameter.

  • Skin: Red blush with creamy undertones.

  • Flesh: Firm, juicy, aromatic white flesh with excellent sweetness.

  • Stone Type: Freestone, easy to pit.

Care Instructions:

  • Light: Requires full sun for best growth and fruit development.

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

  • Water: Water deeply and consistently, especially during fruiting, while ensuring good drainage.

  • Pruning: Prune in late winter to shape the tree, improve air circulation, and encourage healthy fruiting.

  • Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to promote vigorous growth and fruit production.

  • Pests/Disease: Monitor for peach pests such as aphids, borers, and caterpillars. Maintain good airflow to help prevent fungal issues like peach leaf curl.

The Tropic Snow Peach is the perfect peach for warm-climate gardeners who want a sweet, aromatic white peach with reliable productivity. With its low-chill requirement, early ripening, and delicious flavor, this variety delivers beauty, versatility, and exceptional taste to any backyard orchard.

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.