Description
Bella Gold® Peacotum delivers the eating experience of a great yellow peach—with extra depth. Ripening in mid summer, it combines peach sweetness, apricot aroma, and subtle plum richness into a soft, tree-ripe fruit that shines fresh off the branch.
This three-way interspecific hybrid leans decisively peach-forward in both flavor and texture, softening like a classic yellow peach at maturity. The added apricot and plum ancestry brings aromatic lift and a rounder finish, rather than sharp acidity or wine-like intensity.
Bella Gold fits naturally between early apriums and the main pluot season, acting as a smooth transition into peak summer fruit. It rewards patient harvest timing and is best enjoyed fresh, when fully colored and fragrant.
Overview
- Peach √ó apricot √ó plum interspecific hybrid (Peacotum®)
- Peach-forward flavor with added aromatic depth
- Yellow-fleshed fruit with soft, peach-like texture
- Mid- to late-summer ripening
- Self-fertile
Growing Details
Latin Name: Prunus persica √ó Prunus armeniaca √ó Prunus salicina ’Bella Gold’
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil
Chill Requirement: Approx. 500–600 hours
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6–9
Rootstock: Citation
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: Semi-dwarf; typically maintained around 10–14 ft with pruning
Flowering Time: Mid flowering (within interspecific stone fruits)
Ripening Time: Mid to late summer; typically after early apriums and before most pluots (timing varies by region)
Pollination: Self-fertile
Pests & Diseases: Standard stone fruit considerations; good airflow is important
Yield: Moderate once established
Additional Notes
- Grower’s Insight: Bella Gold is best thought of as a peach-first interspecific—pick it fully tree-ripe to appreciate the added aromatics that set it apart from standard peaches.
- Regional Insight: In cooler or wetter spring climates such as the Pacific Northwest, coastal regions, or hi
