Description
Charlotte Peach is a reliable, well-balanced peach variety valued for its flavor, productivity, and resilience in the home orchard. It produces attractive fruit with a classic peach taste—sweet, aromatic, and satisfying when picked ripe from the tree.
Ripening mid to late season, Charlotte offers a dependable harvest and a forgiving growth habit that makes it a solid choice for a wide range of growers. Its fruit is semi-freestone, making it versatile for fresh eating, slicing, and light kitchen use without sacrificing texture or flavor.
Overview
- Classic peach with sweet, well-balanced flavor.
- freestone
- Reliable producer with good overall resilience.
- Productive semi-dwarf tree well suited to home orchards.
- Self-fertile—no pollination partner required.
Growing Details
Latin Name: Prunus persica ‘Charlotte’
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil
Rootstock: Lovell
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6–9
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: 12–15 ft (semi-dwarf habit)
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Ripening Time: Mid to late season
Pollination: Self-fertile
Fruit Type: Semi-freestone peach
Pests & Diseases: Peaches can be prone to Peach Leaf Curl in cool, wet-spring climates; benefits from good airflow and appropriate dormant care
Additional Notes
- Grower’s Insight: Charlotte is appreciated for its balance—good flavor, dependable production, and a growth habit that performs well across a range of conditions.
- Well suited for fresh eating, slicing, and light baking.
- A solid choice for growers who value consistency over novelty.
- Explore more peaches and nectarines in our collection: Peach & Nectarine Trees
