Zone Compatibility
| Height | 12' - 15' |
| Spread | 12' - 15' |
| Tree Form | Open center pruning |
| USDA Zone | 8-9 |
| Blooms | Early spring |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts | Late spring to early summer |
| Soil | Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; slightly acidic to neutral |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
Florida Crest Peach Tree
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Zone Compatibility
| Height | 12' - 15' |
| Spread | 12' - 15' |
| Tree Form | Open center pruning |
| USDA Zone | 8-9 |
| Blooms | Early spring |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts | Late spring to early summer |
| Soil | Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; slightly acidic to neutral |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
We accept orders year-round.
Accepting orders to ship this season or at later date.
 For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.
The Florida Crest Peach (Prunus persica ‘Florida Crest’) is a top-tier low-chill peach tree engineered for warm climates, subtropical regions, and the Deep South. This highly productive variety yields medium to large, firm yellow-fleshed peaches with a sweet, rich flavor and an attractive red blush over golden skin. Florida Crest is a standout choice for home orchards, backyard growers, edible landscapes, and small farms seeking a reliable, heat-tolerant peach tree that thrives where traditional varieties fail.
An early-season freestone peach, Florida Crest ripens in late spring to early summer, offering harvests weeks earlier than many standard peach varieties. Its fragrant pink spring blossoms provide ornamental appeal and attract pollinators, enhancing fruit set and garden biodiversity. With a chill requirement of 350–400 chill hours, this variety performs exceptionally well across Florida (North and Central), Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and similar warm-temperate growing zones.
Gardeners looking for a high-yielding, disease-tolerant, early-ripening peach tree will find Florida Crest to be one of the most dependable peaches for southern climates and mild winters.
Required Chill Hours: 350–400
| Height | 12' - 15' |
| Spread | 12' - 15' |
| Tree Form | Open center pruning |
| USDA Zone | 8-9 |
| Blooms | Early spring |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts | Late spring to early summer |
| Soil | Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; slightly acidic to neutral |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
| Spacing | 12' - 15' |
| Pruning | Open center pruning; prune in late winter to encourage strong fruiting wood |
| Fertilization | Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late season tender growth that can be damaged by early frosts. |
| Watering | Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center. |
At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting.Â
For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.
