A HISTORIC WHITE-FLESHED PEACH

BELLE OF GEORGIA

Delicate color. Abundant juice. Exceptionally sweet flavor.

Belle of Georgia brings heirloom character to Pawnee Peaches with large freestone fruit, creamy white flesh and a soft, floral sweetness unlike our yellow peach varieties.

MEET BELLE OF GEORGIA

FRUIT TYPE

FREESTONE

FLESH

WHITE

POLLINATION

SELF-FERTILE

BEST KNOWN FOR

HEIRLOOM SWEETNESS
Young Belle Of Georgia peach tree at Pawnee Peaches

AN HEIRLOOM IN THE ORCHARD

WHY WE PLANTED
BELLE OF GEORGIA

Belle of Georgia adds something completely different to our orchard. Its creamy white flesh offers a delicate, intensely sweet flavor with less of the sharp acidity associated with many traditional yellow peaches.

Large fruit, a beautiful red blush and old-fashioned orchard character made this heirloom variety an important part of our plan to offer a broader peach experience in Pawnee County.

  • Sweet, floral white-peach flavor
  • Large fruit with a beautiful red blush
  • Juicy freestone flesh for easy slicing
  • A distinctive late-season heirloom

FROM TREE TO TABLE

ONE PEACH. PLENTY OF POSSIBILITIES.

Belle of Georgia pairs abundant juice and delicate sweetness with the versatility needed for fresh desserts and preserves.

FRESH EATING

Soft, fragrant and exceptionally sweet when enjoyed fully tree-ripened.

PIES & COBBLER

White flesh creates delicate cobblers, tarts, shortcakes and other baked favorites.

JAMS & PRESERVES

Floral sweetness makes it an excellent choice for jam, preserves and peach butter.

SUMMER DESSERTS

Perfect for homemade ice cream, fruit salads, syrups and simple sliced desserts.

BUILT FOR PEACH COUNTRY

GROWING BELLE OF GEORGIA IN OKLAHOMA

Belle of Georgia generally requires approximately 800–850 winter chill hours. That requirement makes it a promising fit for Oklahoma locations that receive sufficient winter chilling for strong spring bloom and fruit development.

WINTER REQUIREMENT

800–850 HOURS

Approximate winter chill requirement

TYPICAL BLOOM

EARLY SPRING

Timing varies with seasonal weather

HARVEST WINDOW

MID–LATE AUGUST

Dependent on weather and location

TREE TYPE

SELF-FERTILE

No second variety is required

A SOUTHERN ORCHARD HEIRLOOM

THE BELLE OF GEORGIA STORY

Belle of Georgia became one of America’s best-known white-fleshed peaches after emerging in the late nineteenth century. Its large fruit, striking blush and exceptional sweetness helped it remain popular in home orchards for generations.

Today, it still appeals to peach lovers looking for something distinctly different from a traditional yellow peach: softer acidity, floral aroma and the unmistakable flavor of a fully ripe white peach.

PEACH QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

BELLE OF GEORGIA FAQ

A quick look at the most common questions about this historic white-fleshed peach.

When do Belle of Georgia peaches ripen?

Belle of Georgia peaches are expected to ripen from mid to late August. The exact harvest date can shift with spring temperatures, rainfall and other seasonal conditions.

Yes. Belle of Georgia is a freestone peach, making fully ripe fruit convenient for slicing, fresh desserts and preserving.

This variety is known for creamy white flesh, a beautiful red blush and a sweeter, more floral flavor than many yellow peaches.

They offer delicate white-peach flavor with abundant juice, floral sweetness and relatively mild acidity.

Yes. Belle of Georgia peaches are excellent fresh and also work well in shortcakes, cobblers, jam, preserves, syrups and peach butter.

No. Belle of Georgia is self-fertile and can produce fruit without another peach variety planted nearby.

FOLLOW THIS VARIETY FROM BLOOM TO HARVEST

WATCH BELLE OF GEORGIA GROW

Our orchard is still young, but every season brings us closer to baskets filled with sweet, white-fleshed Oklahoma peaches.

FOLLOW THE ORCHARD