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Carolina Gold Peach

A thriving sweet peach down to Zone 4!

Product Description

Blooms later and harvests later, avoiding frost and maturing in mid-September
Young buds are also cold-hardy—unexpected frosts won’t ruin your crop!
Exceptional balance of sweet and tangy flavor
Large, round freestone fruits with 3 in. diameter
Requires 1,050 “chill hours” at temps 32-45° F for optimal yields
No pollinator needed
Good resistance to bacterial leaf spot

North Carolina is one of the top producers of peaches in the country, but for years growers were thwarted by unexpected frosts while trees were flowering, ruining their whole crop. So, researchers at NC State University’s esteemed peach breeding program worked for nearly 10 years to develop the late-flowering, cold-hardy cultivar Carolina Gold. Now, if you live in the northern U.S., you can grow peaches without fear of frost!

Large, freestone fruits have a wonderful tangy-sweet taste that stands out above the rest. Firm, orange-y flesh stays vibrant after slicing—no immediate, unsightly browning. High bud count requires heavy pruning during years with fewer spring frosts, especially if you want fruits to top out at a hefty, 3-in. diameter. Variety shows good resistance to bacterial leaf spot and does not need a pollinator. Requires 1,050 chill hours at 32-45° F temps for optimal yield. Freestone. Zones 4-8. PP17780.

Why buy a Deluxe package - Deluxe fruit trees include 2 oz. of Fruit-Boost™ Pelletized Calcium to enhance fruit quality, 12 oz. bag of Fruit Tree Food Starter Formula, easy-to-use tree ties (see video below), a premium tree guard to protect the trunk from gnawing pests, mowers and weed trimmers.

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Zone
4-8
Light
Full Sun
Height
Standard: 15-25 Ft, Reachable 8-12 Ft
Spacing
Standard: 15-20 Ft, Reachable: 8-12 Ft
Growth Rate
Rapid once established

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Zone
4-8
Light
Full Sun
Height
Standard: 15-25 Ft, Reachable 8-12 Ft
Spacing
Standard: 15-20 Ft, Reachable: 8-12 Ft
Growth Rate
Rapid once established

BloomsEarly Spring, Mid Spring

Botanical NamePrunus persica 'Carolina Gold'

ColorFruit has yellow flesh

FormFruit Tree

FruitFirm, yellow-fleshed and sweet

HeightStandard: 15-25 Ft, Reachable 8-12 Ft

Size2-4 Ft

SpreadStandard: 15-25 Ft, Reachable 10-15 Ft

Hardiness Zone4-8
Days To Maturity140-160

Growth RateRapid once established

LightFull Sun

Soil RequirementsClay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil

SpacingStandard: 15-20 Ft, Reachable: 8-12 Ft
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Trees: Unboxing

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Trees: Site Prep

Trees: Planting

Trees: Fertilizer/Staking/Mulching

Trees: Reachables

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2026 Spring Shipping Schedule

Fruit Trees

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 5A	3/23/26 - 6/5/26	6/1/26
5B	3/9/26 - 6/5/26	6/1/26
6A - 7A	2/23/26 - 6/5/26	6/1/26
7B - 10B	2/2/26 - 5/15/26	5/11/26

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

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Trees

Trees: Unboxing
Trees: Planting Delayed
Trees: Site Prep
Trees: Planting
Trees: Fertilizer/Staking/Mulching
Trees: Reachables

Shipping

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2026 Spring Shipping Schedule

Fruit Trees

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 5A	3/23/26 - 6/5/26	6/1/26
5B	3/9/26 - 6/5/26	6/1/26
6A - 7A	2/23/26 - 6/5/26	6/1/26
7B - 10B	2/2/26 - 5/15/26	5/11/26

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

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