Buy Flordacrest Peach trees for sale and grow one of the most reliable low-chill yellow peach varieties developed for warm Southern climates. Flordacrest Peach is a high-performing early-season peach known for its excellent fruit quality, dependable production, and strong adaptation to Gulf Coast growing conditions.The Flordacrest Peach (Prunus persica ‘Flordacrest’) produces medium to large yellow-fleshed fruit with a bright red blush over golden skin. The flesh is firm, juicy, and sweet with a balanced acidity that makes it ideal for fresh eating, baking, canning, and preserves. It is an early-ripening variety, typically producing fruit in late spring to early summer depending on local climate conditions.In early spring, the tree produces an impressive display of pink blossoms that not only signal the start of the growing season but also attract bees and other beneficial pollinators. The tree develops a vigorous, upright growth habit with lush green foliage that provides excellent shade and ornamental value in home orchards and edible landscapes.Flordacrest is especially valued for its low chill requirement and dependable fruit set in warm climates. It performs exceptionally well in North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, Gulf Coast regions, and other Southern landscapes where traditional peach varieties may struggle due to insufficient winter chill.Mature trees typically reach 12–18 feet tall and wide, making them ideal for backyard orchards, homestead plantings, and small commercial fruit production. When properly maintained, Flordacrest Peach is a heavy producer and benefits from proper pruning and cross-pollination with other low-chill peach varieties.Well adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates.Landscape contractors, municipalities, developers, garden centers, farm markets, and commercial property managers are encouraged to contact us for wholesale and bulk pricing. Volume discounts may be available for large planting projects, landscape installations, restoration projects, and commercial developments throughout North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and the Gulf Coast region.Customers searching for peach trees for sale, low chill fruit trees, edible landscape plants, and backyard orchard trees will appreciate the productivity, early harvest, and Southern adaptability of Flordacrest Peach (Prunus persica ‘Flordacrest’
High-performing low-chill yellow peach variety for Southern climates
Performs well in North Florida and Florida Panhandle regions
Excellent choice for South Alabama and Gulf Coast landscapes
Produces sweet, juicy yellow-fleshed peaches with red blush
Early-season harvest for extended peach production window
Attractive pink spring blossoms support pollinators
Strong performer in home orchards and small farms
Reliable fruit set in warm winter climate
Semi-freestone ( will not come away as cleanly as a classic freestone peach)
Botanical Name: Prunus persica ‘Flordacrest’ Common Name: Flordacrest Peach Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Tree Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Mature Height: 12–18 ft Mature Width: 12–18 ft Chill Hours: ~350–450 hours (low chill requirement) Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Preference: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil Water Requirements: Moderate; consistent moisture during fruit development USDA Zones: 6–9 (best performance in zones 7–9) Bloom Season: Early spring Harvest Season: Late spring to early summer Fertilization Needs: Balanced fruit tree fertilizer in early spring Pruning Requirements: Annual dormant pruning for structure and productionSelf pollinating (planting two peach varieties with similar bloom times can sometimes help with heavier fruit set, but it is not required for FloridaCrest.)
Other low-chill peach varieties
Flordaprince Peach
Tropic Snow Peach
UF Sun Series peaches
Benefits of Cross-Pollination:
Improved fruit set in variable weather conditions
Increased yield potential
More uniform fruit size
Enhanced overall production reliability
BEST USES:
Edible Landscapes
Backyard Orchards
Home Gardens
Homestead Plantings
Commercial Orchards
Farm Markets
U-Pick Farms
Pollinator Gardens
Wildlife Gardens
Cottage Gardens
Specimen Plantings
Landscape Contractor Projects
Municipal Plantings
HOA & Community Landscapes
Container Growing (young trees)
Wholesale and Bulk Orders Welcome Landscape contractors, developers, municipalities, schools, churches, retail garden centers, farm markets, and commercial property managers are encouraged to contact us for volume pricing.
Bulk pricing available upon request
Contractor pricing available
Commercial landscape quotes available
Large quantity orders welcome
Availability may vary seasonally
Contact nursery directly for current wholesale pricing and availability
Important: We are not shipping plants at this time. Please only place an order if you plan to pick up your plants at our nursery location.
