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Experience the out-of-this-world taste of the UFO Peach Tree, known for its juicy, flavorful peaches and easy maintenance. Order online now for a celestial addition to your garden.
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Chill Hours 250 c.u.
Cold Hardy 20-25°
Growing Zone 9A - 9BThe UFO Peach is a spectacle of nature’s whimsy, with its out-of-this-world, saucer-shaped fruit. These peaches are a delightful anomaly, offering a novel twist on the classic peach experience. With their white flesh, the UFO Peach is a symphony of sweetness with a hint of almond essence. The thin, red-blushed skin encases succulent, juicy fruit that is perfect for fresh snacking, whimsical pastries, or adding an extraterrestrial edge to your culinary creations.
As enchanting as its fruit, the UFO Peach Tree is a deciduous marvel, shedding its leaves in the fall to reveal a stark, sculptural beauty in the winter landscape. It’s known for its vibrant pink blossoms that herald the arrival of spring. This tree typically grows to a manageable height of 10-15 feet, making it suitable for a variety of garden sizes and perfect for backyard orchardists. Its unique, flat fruit is not just a conversation starter, but also a testament to the tree’s distinctive character in the world of fruit trees.
Anticipation for the UFO Peach harvest crescendos in the heat of summer. As the seasons shift, the tree becomes a living sculpture adorned with pendulous, flying saucer-shaped peaches. This is the time when your garden is not just a visual treat but also a haven for fresh, homegrown peaches that are truly out of this world.
Imagine a fruitscape™ where the extraordinary becomes the standard. The UFO Peach Tree is the perfect protagonist for such a scene, offering both visual intrigue and delectable bounty. Whether it’s the focal point of your garden or part of a diverse edible arrangement, it will elevate your fruitscape™ to new heights. With Just Fruits and Exotics, you receive a tree that’s 100% shipped in pot, with superior packaging and easy shipping. Our nationally renowned, family-owned and operated nursery is your trusted source for adding a touch of the exceptional to your local friendly fruitscape™. Embrace the unusual with the UFO Peach Tree and let your garden tell a story as unique as its fruit.
| Chill Hours | 250 c.u. |
|---|---|
| Cold Hardy | 20-25° |
| Container Plant | No |
| Grafted | Yes, on Nemaguard or Flordaguard Rootstock |
| Growing Zone | 9A, 9B |
| Mature Height | 12-18 FT |
| Mature Width | 12-15 FT |
| Pollinator | Self Fertile |
| Spacing | 12-15 FT |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
Starter Fertilizer: Kickstart with Espoma Organic Bio-tone® Starter Plus. This potent blend boosts root mass and aids in mitigating transplant shock, ensuring your plants thrive in their new home.
Maintenance Fertilizer: For continued growth and fruit production, we recommend Espoma Organic Tree-tone Fertilizer. Designed specifically for fruit trees, this balanced formula nourishes your plants, promoting vibrant growth and bountiful harvests.
Imagine the delight of strolling through your garden and plucking a ripe, sun-warmed peach straight from your own tree. With our Peach Trees, this dream can be a reality in your Fruitscaping™ journey. These gorgeous trees offer both beauty and bounty, with spring blossoms that give way to juicy fruits in the summer.
Peach trees thrive in well-draining, moderately fertile soil, ideally with a slightly acidic pH. They love the sun and require at least six hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and fruit production. Depending on the variety, these trees can also be surprisingly cold-hardy.
Aside from the delicious fruit they bear, Peach Trees are an attractive addition to any landscape. Their beautiful pink blossoms brighten up the garden in spring, while the vibrant green foliage provides shade and charm throughout the growing season.
Incorporate your Peach Trees into a diverse Fruitscaping™ plan with other fruit trees, berry bushes, and beneficial flowering plants. Consider companion plants that attract beneficial insects to assist with pollination and pest control, enhancing the health and productivity of your Peach Trees.
Fruitscaping™ with Peach Trees is a rewarding experience. From the initial planting, the anticipation of the first bloom, to the sweet reward of biting into a homegrown peach, it’s a journey that brings joy, satisfaction, and a sense of achievement. Create your own orchard oasis with our selection of Peach Trees, and enjoy the fruits of your labor in the most delightful way.
You can find many planting & care guides on our growing guides page.
Unfortunately, We Cannot Process Orders to California, Hawaii, Alaska, or Internationally: Please note that due to specific agricultural regulations, we’re unable to ship any plants to the states of California, Hawaii, and Alaska, or outside the United States. Additionally, citrus trees can only be shipped within the state of Florida.
Before Your Plants Arrive: You can find many guides on unpacking, planting, & care, on our growing guides page.
The Journey From Our Nursery to Your Door: We NEVER ship our plants bare root. Your plant will travel in the very container in which it was nurtured. We thoroughly prune and water them before packing, and make sure they’re well wrapped to retain moisture during transit. It’s as though you’ve personally collected them from our nursery!
Choose Your Ship Date: We understand you’ll want to be available when your plant arrives. Our checkout process features a handy calendar that allows you to choose the Monday on which you want your plant to ship. Depending on your location, you’ll likely receive your plant by Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of that week. Once shipped, UPS will generate a tracking number and send it to the email you provided. You can then follow your plant’s journey and ensure someone is available to unpack it on arrival day.
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