Gulfking Peach
$46.95
2025 Winter/Spring Shipping Season
All orders are for 2025 Winter/Spring
All trees will be shipped bare-root and dormant All trees will be shipped bare-root and dormant with exception of 1-3 foot.
Spring Shipping Schedule
Plant Zones 8-9: Late January – February
Plant Zones 8-7: February – March
Plant Zones 6-5: April – early May
For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.
The Gulfking Peach is a patented, non-melting-flesh variety introduced in 2004 by the collaborative breeding program of the University of Florida, University of Georgia, and USDA-ARS. This early-season cultivar is known for its exceptional fruit quality, featuring firm yellow clingstone flesh and striking 80–90% red skin with striped accents over a deep yellow background. With a fruit development period (FDP) of just 77 days, Gulfking peaches grow to an excellent size, shape, and color, making them a standout choice. Ideal for warm climates, this variety thrives in north Florida and other regions with similar conditions.
Requires chill hours: 350-400
| Height | 12' - 15' (Standard Size) |
| Spread | 12' - 15' |
| Tree Form | Rounded crown with upwardly-reaching branches |
| USDA Zone | 8-9 |
| Blooms | February - April |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts | Late May - June |
| Soil | Adapted to upland, well drained, sandy clay or loam |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Light requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Self-fertile, grafted. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
| Spacing | 18' - 20' |
| Pruning | Prune peach trees in late winter by removing dead wood, thinning the center for airflow, shortening side branches to 3-4 buds, and cutting away suckers to encourage healthy growth and fruiting. Once mature, peaches should be pruned yearly for best fruit production. |
| 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.
In Spring we ship bare-root, dormant trees. All plants are dipped in a root gel before shipping and wrapped in plastic to retain moisture.
Spring: All trees are shipped bare-root.
Fall: All trees are shipped in containers.
For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.
