Name: Snow Beauty White Peach Tree – Late-Season Sweet Freestone Peach
SKU: White Peach (Snow Beauty)
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White Peach (Snow Beauty)

Snow Beauty is a white peach that delivers pure dessert quality—smooth texture, rich sweetness, and fruit that tastes as good as it looks.

Late-season white peach with low-acid, dessert-style flavor.
Freestone fruit—easy to slice and enjoy.
Beautiful red blush over creamy white flesh.
Semi-dwarf tree with a balanced, productive habit.
Self-fertile—no pollination partner required.

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Description

Snow Beauty is widely regarded as one of the finest white peaches for fresh eating. It combines elegant sweetness, smooth texture, and striking appearance into a peach that feels genuinely special at harvest.

Ripening late in the season, Snow Beauty develops creamy white flesh beneath a deep red blush, with a low-acid profile that highlights sweetness rather than sharpness. It’s an excellent choice for growers who value eating quality above all else and want a white peach that finishes the season strong.

Overview

Late-season white peach with rich, low-acid sweetness.
Freestone fruit with excellent fresh-eating quality.
Beautifully blushed fruit with smooth texture.
Ripens after many standard peach varieties.
Self-fertile—no pollination partner required.

Growing Details

Latin Name: Prunus persica ‘Snow Beauty’

Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil

Rootstock: Citation

Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zone 5

Bearing Age: 1–3 years

Size at Maturity: 10–14 ft (semi-dwarf habit)

Bloom Time: Mid-spring

Ripening Time: Late August (late-season)

Pollination: Self-fertile

Fruit Type: Freestone white peach

Pests & Diseases: Average resistance; benefits from good airflow and standard dormant care

Additional Notes

Grower’s Insight: Snow Beauty is often considered a benchmark white peach for dessert quality—its balance of sweetness, aroma, and texture is hard to beat.
Regional Insight: Performs especially well in regions with warm summers and extended seasons, including the West Coast, Pacific Northwest, and similar climates.
Best enjoyed fresh, but also excellent sliced for simple desserts.
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Planting & Care

At a Glance – Snow Beauty White Peach

Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
Soil: Well-drained soil
Water: Deep, regular watering during establishment
Tree Size: Semi-dwarf (10–14 ft)
Pollination: Self-fertile
Harvest: Late season
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zone 5

Planting & Care – Snow Beauty White Peach

Site Selection

Choose a sunny location to support full sweetness and late-season ripening.
Good airflow helps maintain healthy foliage and clean fruit.

Soil Preparation

Plant in well-drained soil to avoid excess moisture around the roots.
If soil is heavy or slow-draining, planting on a slight mound improves drainage.

Planting Instructions

For container-grown trees, plant approximately 1 inch deeper than the nursery soil line; for bare-root trees, set the root flare at or just above finished soil level.
Water thoroughly after planting to settle soil and remove air pockets.
Apply a light mulch layer to conserve moisture, keeping mulch away from the trunk.

Watering & Fertilizing

Water deeply after planting to encourage strong root establishment.
During the first growing season, water regularly and deeply, allowing the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings.
Once established, deeper and less frequent watering supports healthier trees.
Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth begins.

Pruning

Train to an open-center form to allow sunlight into the canopy.
Annual pruning supports airflow, fruit quality, and manageable size.
Thin fruit early to improve size and reduce branch stress.

Harvest & Use

Harvest when fruit is fully colored and slightly soft to the touch.
Best enjoyed fresh to appreciate its sweetness and aroma.

General Tips

White peaches develop peak flavor when allowed to fully tree-ripen.
Pick promptly at maturity for best texture and eating quality.

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