Plant Quick Guide
Growing Zones:
7-9
Mature Height:
12-18 ft
Mature Width:
12-15 ft
Sunlight:
Full (6-8 hours)
Spacing:
12 ft
Chill Hours:
450
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Flower Color:
Pink
Harvest Time:
May - June
Years to Bear:
3-5 years
Pollinator:
Self
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AZ, CA, HI, PR
Peach Trees - Rio Grande
Prunus persicaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9
SKU: PCHRIO05G
Description
Rio Grande is a large, yellow fleshed freestone peach with a red blush. Juicy and melting. Fruit ripens in June. It was bred in Texas as a mid-to-low chill hour peach. The Rio Grande peach tree is a variety suited for the warmer climates of the southern/gulf coast states. They need clear hot weather for good production and do not tolerate extreme cold. It produces a medium-large sized, freestone peach. The fruit is yellow with a red blush, and is juicy with a delicate flavor. This variety requires heavier pruning for the owner to maintain the desired size of the tree and to encourage it to grow. Self fertile. 450 chill hours. Zones 7-9.
USDA ZONES: Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
More Information: Peach Growing Guide
Shipping
At Plant Me Green we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care. We ship your plants using FedEx Ground® the following business day after you have completed checkout.
We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions.
SPRING SHIPPING: To mitigate the stress on our plants during transit, we will only be shipping Monday thru Wednesday. If you place an order on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday your order will ship the following Monday. Please take into consideration your transit times before placing an order, using FedEx Ground's delivery estimation chart below.
If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.
Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
Houseplants: Can ship to California and Arizona.
How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide
