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Carolina Belle Peach on BY520-9. Nematode Resistant Peach/nectarine (Spring 2025)
A full-flavored, freestone white peach. Also known as NCT13333.
This tree has a growth habit comparable to that of Redhaven, and it is slightly susceptible to bacterial spot. This variety is self-fertile and a second variety is not required as a pollenizer.
With bright red skin over a creamy white, firm, melting flesh, the flavor of this peach is often described as "honeyed." The fruit are large (3 inches), with occasional split pit. This is a freestone peach, making it a great choice for preserves.
Carolina Belle is an improved version of Belle of Georgia, ripening about ten days earlier. It was developed by NCSU.
The Fruit
Fruit Type
Category: Peach
Subcategory:
Freestone, White
Fruit Uses & Storage
Uses: fresh eating, jam, baking, canning, freezing, jelly
Storage duration: less than one month (approximate, depending on storage conditions)
Fruit Appearance
Skin color: red
Flesh color: white
Fruit Origins
Parentage: Biscoe x Starlight
Origin: Sandhills Research Station, Jackson Springs, NC
Introduced in: 1987
Introduced by: J.R. Ballington and NC State University
The Environment
Calendar & Geography
USDA zones: 5 - 8
Chill hours: 750
Ripening date: Aug 15 (approximate, in New York State) +7 days after Redhaven
Tree Height & Spacing
glossary
Rootstock: BY520-9. Nematode resistant peach/nectarine Rootstock
Rootstock size class: Standard (100% Size)
Tree spacing: See details
Good for wildlife planting? N
Diseases & Pests
glossary
Bacterial Spot: Susceptible
Pollination
Pollination Factors
glossary
Bloom group:
Is it self-fertile? Y
Is it fertile? Y
Rootstock size class:
Standard (100% Size)
Pollination Partners
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