Gulf Crimson Peach Tree

The Gulfcrimson Peach Tree is a dependable, productive peach developed especially for North Florida, southern Georgia and the lower Gulf Coast. It produces large, attractive peaches with firm yellow flesh, good sweetness and a deep red blush covering most of the fruit.

Gulfcrimson is especially valued for its reliable cropping in North Florida. Its firm, non-melting flesh allows the fruit to remain on the tree longer for better flavor while still holding up well after harvest.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Prunus persica ‘Gulfcrimson’
• Common Name: Gulfcrimson Peach
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Chill Requirement: Approximately 400 chill hours
• Recommended Growing Area: North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, southern Georgia and similar Gulf Coast climates
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Daily Sunlight: At least 6–8 hours
• Growth Habit: Vigorous and semi-spreading
• Mature Height: Approximately 12–15 feet when maintained
• Mature Width: Approximately 10–15 feet
• Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring
• Flower Color: Showy pink flowers
• Fruit Development Period: Approximately 90–95 days from bloom to harvest
• Estimated Harvest: Mid- to late May in southern Georgia; timing may vary slightly in North Florida
• Fruit Size: Large for an early- to midseason peach
• Skin Color: Deep yellow to orange background covered by approximately 80–90% red blush
• Flesh Color: Yellow
• Flesh Type: Firm, non-melting
• Pit Type: Clingstone
• Flavor: Sweet with good traditional peach flavor
• Uses: Fresh eating, slicing, preserves, cobblers and other desserts

Fruit Characteristics

Gulfcrimson produces round, attractive peaches with a recessed tip. The fruit normally weighs approximately 4–5 ounces under good growing conditions.

The yellow flesh is firm, sweet and slow to brown after the fruit is cut or bruised. Gulfcrimson is a clingstone peach, meaning the flesh remains attached to the pit even when the fruit is fully ripe.

Because the fruit has non-melting flesh, it can remain firm as it ripens and develops its full flavor. This makes Gulfcrimson an excellent choice for fresh eating, roadside markets, U-pick operations and home orchards.

Pollination

Gulfcrimson is self-fertile, so only one tree is needed to produce peaches.

Another peach variety is not required for pollination. However, bees and other pollinating insects help move pollen among the flowers and can improve overall fruit set.

North Florida Growing Note

Gulfcrimson is one of the better peach varieties for North Florida and the Florida Panhandle. It was developed by the cooperative peach-breeding program of the University of Florida, the University of Georgia and the USDA Agricultural Research Service.

The tree requires approximately 400 chill hours and has cropped reliably in North Florida. It is best planted in locations where Flordaking peaches have performed well.

Plant Gulfcrimson in a sunny, well-drained location. Avoid low areas where cold air settles or water remains after heavy rain. Late freezes can damage open flowers and developing fruit even after the tree has received enough winter chill.

Planting and Care

Plant in full sun where the tree will receive at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.

Peach trees require well-drained soil and will not tolerate consistently wet roots. Sandy soil is suitable as long as the tree receives adequate water and nutrients.

Train the tree to an open-center or vase shape with three to four main scaffold branches. This allows sunlight and air to reach the center of the tree.

Gulfcrimson sets a large number of flower buds and can produce heavy crops. Thin young peaches when they are approximately the size of a nickel, leaving about 6–8 inches between fruit. Proper thinning improves fruit size and helps prevent branches from breaking under a heavy crop.

Local Pickup & Limited Shipping

Local pickup is available for most plants and trees at our nursery in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Limited shipping may be available for select trees, liners, and smaller plants in 3-gallon containers or smaller. Shipping availability depends on the plant variety, size, quantity, destination, and packaging requirements. Shipping charges are calculated separately.

Please contact us before ordering if shipping is needed to confirm that the plant can be shipped and to receive the current shipping cost.

Advanced Nursery Growers LLC
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com
Website: www.AdvancedNurseryGrowers.com

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