Tropic Beauty Dwarf Peach Tree Grafted Low Chill, Self-Fertile, Sweet & Juicy Fruit for Warm Climates

The Tropic Beauty Peach (Prunus persica) is a grafted, low-chill dwarf peach developed by the University of Florida and Texas A&M, bred for warm climates and bearing medium, red-skinned peaches with soft, melting flesh. Self-pollinating and cold hardy, it ships in a 3-gallon container from the Homestead, Florida nursery.

At a glance

• Variety: Tropic Beauty (Prunus persica), grafted dwarf
• Pollination: Self-pollinating; a single tree fruits on its own
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Regular; well-drained soil, mulched
• Chill requirement: Low, about 150 chill units
• Harvest: Ripens mid-May to June; cold hardy to 20 to 25 F
• Type: Edible dwarf fruit tree

Best for

• Lower central and upper south Florida, the Keys, and the Caribbean
• Areas with mild winters and low chill hours
• Small gardens wanting an early summer harvest
• Gardeners wanting a self-pollinating peach
• Fresh eating, desserts, and preserves

How to grow

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil and water regularly, especially during dry periods. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and keep roots cool, feed with a balanced fertilizer in the growing season, and prune annually to maintain shape and encourage healthy fruiting.

Flavor profile

The medium, red-skinned peaches are soft with a melting texture and outstanding flavor, developing a 70 percent blush over a yellow ground color. They are excellent for fresh eating, desserts, and preserves.

About Everglades Farm

Everglades Farm grows its Tropic Beauty peach trees in Homestead, Florida, where the subtropical climate helps them arrive healthy and ready to thrive.