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Prunus persica 'Carolina Gold'

Description

The hybrid peach,' Carolina Gold', in the rose family (Rosaceae) was developed by North Carolina State University and introduced in 2004. parentage is Biscoe x NC-C5S-067 (Encore x Calanda San Miquel 2383)

The tree grows 10 to 15 feet tall and wideand requires 1050 chill hours. It blooms later in the spring, avoiding late spring frost problems. Grow in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It has good bacterial spot disease resistance. Here is a pruning guide for fruit from NC State. Here is a guide to pest and disease management from NC State on fruit trees.

The pink fragrant spring flowers are followed by three-inch freestone red-skinned fruit with a sweet, tangy flavor. The cut fruits resist browning, making them ideal for fruit salads. Enjoy these fruits raw or cooked, canned or frozen.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:   Potential disease problems include peach leaf curl, brown rot, bacterial leaf spot and canker. Potential insect problems include peach tree borer, plum curculio, oriental fruit moth, root nematodes, mites and aphids. Very cold winter temperatures and late spring frosts often cause significant damage to the buds/flowers of nectarines. 

The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common diseases.  The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common pests.

VIDEO Created by Laura Barth for "Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Nuts," a plant identification course developed in partnership with Longwood Gardens.

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  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Prunus
    Species:
    persica
    Family:
    Rosaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Grafting
    Edibility:
    Enjoy fruits raw or cooked, canned or frozen
    Dimensions:
    Height: 10 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 10 ft. 0 in. - 9 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Edible
    Tree
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    High
    Texture:
    Coarse
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Available Space To Plant:
    12-24 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Type:
    Drupe
    Fruit Length:
    > 3 inches
    Fruit Description:
    3-inch round fruits with reddish skin and a sweet, tangy flavor.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Shape:
    Cup
    Flower Petals:
    4-5 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    Pink flowers in spring occur solitary or occasionally paired with 5 petals and appear before leaf-out. 1-1.5 inches across and pleasantly fragrant.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Leaf Shape:
    Elliptical
    Lanceolate
    Leaf Margin:
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    3-6 inches
    Leaf Width:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Leaves are 2-6 by 1/2-1.5 inch, alternate, simple with a long-pointed tip, toothed margin and 2 small glands at the base of the blade. Under surface may have a few hairs while the upper surface is smooth. The leaves tend to curl inward along the central vein
  • Bark:
    Bark Color:
    Dark Gray
    Surface/Attachment:
    Scaly
    Bark Description:
    The bark is gray with horizontal lenticels and becomes rough and scaly with age.
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Gray/Silver
    Red/Burgundy
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    Young stems are reddish and older stems are gray. New growth at the tips is green and smooth
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Lawn
    Meadow
    Landscape Theme:
    Edible Garden
    Design Feature:
    Flowering Tree
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Small Mammals
    Problems:
    Frequent Disease Problems
    Frequent Insect Problems