Peach Cultivars
Peach varieties developed at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, an agricultural and natural resources research program of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), are licensed by the Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc. If your company is interested in licensing peach varieties or other stone fruit varieties, please contact Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
'Flordabest' (U.S. Patent PP20,294)
Peach Variety
Description: 'Flordabest' is a low chill peach variety with a winter chilling requirement estimated at 250 chill units (cu). The tree is of medium size and has a moderate vigorous and semi-upright growth habit. Trees of 'Flordabest' are self-fertile and regularly bear heavy annual crops of early season fruit that are large for its ripening season. Fruit are uniformly firm and yellow with melting flesh which are semi-clingstone. Fruit of 'Flordabest' are oval and uniform with substantially symmetrical shape and have an attractive 90 to 100% bright red skin. Fruit of 'Flordabest' ripens about seven (7) to ten (10) days before that of 'TropicBeauty' peach in early May in Gainesville, Florida.
Where can you obtain trees of 'Flordabest'?
FFSP
has non-exclusively licensed the following entity for the propagation
of 'Flordabest' peach in the territory of the United States:
'Gulfcrest' (U.S. Patent PP14,685)
Peach Variety - Jointly Released by FAES, USDA/ARS, & UGA
Description: 'Gulfcrest' is a peach variety with a moderate winter chilling requirement of approximately 525 chill units (cu). The tree is of large size and is highly vigorous with a semi-spreading growth habit. Trees of 'Gulfcrest' bear self-fertile flowers and regularly bear heavy annual crips which are large for the moderately early ripening season. At harvest time, fruit of 'Gulfcrest' have yellow, clingstone, non-melting flesh. Fruit are uniformly firm, attractive, substantially symmetrical shape, and have normally 90 to 95% red skin with moderately fine red stripes from tip to shoulder. Fruit of 'Gulfcrest' ripens four (4) to five (5) days after that of 'Flordacrest' peach in early May in Attapulgus, Georgia.
Where can you obtain trees of 'Gulfcrest'?
FFSP has non-exclusively licensed the following entity for the propagation of 'Gulfcrest' peach in the territory of the United States:
- Cumberland Valley Nurseries, Inc. - 394 Shaffie Lane, P.O. Box 471, McMinnville, TN 37111, Phone: (931) 668-4153, Toll Free: (800) 492-0022, Fax: (931) 668-7251
'Gulfcrimson' (U.S. Patent PP20,174)
Peach Variety - Jointly Released by FAES, USDA/ARS, & UGA
Description: 'Gulfcrimson' is a peach variety with a winter chilling requirement estimated at 400 chill units (cu). Trees of 'Gulfcrimson' are medium size and moderately vigorous with a semi-spreading growth habit. Trees of 'Gulfcrimson' are self-fertile and regularly bear heavy annual crops of early season fruit that are large for its ripening season. Fruit of 'Gulfcrimson' are uniformly firm and yellow with non-melting flesh. Fruit of 'Gulfcrimson' are nearly round with a uniform and substantially symmetrical shape and have an attractive 80 to 100% red skin color. Fruit of 'Gulfcrimson' usually ripens with that of 'June Gold' peach in the last half of May in Attapulgus, Georgia.
Where can you obtain trees of 'Gulfcrimson'?
FFSP has non-exclusively licensed the following three (3) entities for the propagation of 'Gulfcrimson' peach in the territory of the United States:
- Cumberland Valley Nurseries, Inc. - 394 Shaffie Lane, P.O. Box 471, McMinnville, TN 37111, Phone: (931) 668-4153, Toll Free: (800) 492-0022, Fax: (931) 668-7251
- Freedom Tree Farms, LLC - P.O. Box 69, Pelham, TN 37366, Phone: (931) 467-3600, Email: info@freedomtreefarms.com, Website: http://www.freedomtreefarms.com
- Vaughn Nursery - 8678 Smithville Highway, McMinnville, TN 37110, Phone: (931) 934-2715, Fax: (931) 934-2724
'Gulfking' (U.S. Patent PP14,483)
Peach Variety - Jointly Released by FAES, USDA/ARS, & UGA
Description: 'Gulfking' is a peach variety with a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 350 chill units (cu). Trees of 'Gulfking' are of large size and highly vigorous with a semi-spreading growth habit. Trees of 'Gulfking' are self-fertile and regularly bear heavy annual crops which are of moderate size for its early ripening season. Fruit of 'Gulfking' have yellow, very firm, non-melting, and clingstone flesh. Fruit of 'Gulfking' are uniform and substantially symmetrical in shape and have an attractive 80 to 90% red skin with moderate red stripes from tip to shoulder over a deep yellow ground color. Fruit of 'Gulfking' ripens with that of 'Flordaking' in early May in Attapulgus, Georgia.
Where can you obtain trees of 'Gulfking'?
FFSP has non-exclusively licensed the following four (4) entities for the propagation of 'Gulfking' peach in the territory of the United States:
- Cumberland Valley Nurseries, Inc. - 394 Shaffie Lane, P.O. Box 471, McMinnville, TN 37111, Phone: (931) 668-4153, Toll Free: (800) 492-0022, Fax: (931) 668-7251
- Freedom Tree Farms, LLC - P.O. Box 69, Pelham, TN 37366, Phone: (931) 467-3600,Email: info@freedomtreefarms.com, Website: http://www.freedomtreefarms.com
- Rainbow Star Nursery - 2324 SW 36th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607, Phone: (352) 378-4681
- Vaughn Nursery - 8678 Smithville Highway, McMinnville, TN 37110, Phone: (931) 934-2715, Fax: (931) 934-2724
'Gulfprince' (U.S. Patent PP12,686)
Peach Variety - Jointly Released by FAES, USDA/ARS, & UGA
Description: 'Gulfprince' is a peach variety with a winter chilling requirement of approximately 400 chill units (cu). Trees of 'Gulfprince' are of large size and highly vigorous with spreading growth habit. Trees of 'Gulfprince' regularly bear heavy crops of early mid-season fruit which are large for its ripening season. Fruit of 'Gulfprince' are very firm with a yellow, non-melting flesh which are clingstone. Fruit of 'Gulfprince' are uniform and substantially symmetrical in shape and have an attractive 45 to 55% solid red skin. The fruit of 'Gulfprince' ripens ten (10) to fourteen (14) days after that of 'June Gold' peach in early June in Attapulgus, Georgia.
Where can you obtain trees of 'Gulfprince'?
FFSP has non-exclusively licensed the following two (2) entities for the propagation of 'Gulfprince' peach in the territory of the United States:
- Cumberland Valley Nurseries, Inc. - 394 Shaffie Lane, P.O. Box 471, McMinnville, TN 37111, Phone: (931) 668-4153, Toll Free: (800) 492-0022, Fax: (931) 668-7251
- Vaughn Nursery - 8678 Smithville Highway, McMinnville, TN 37110, Phone: (931) 934-2715, Fax: (931) 934-2724
'UF2000' (U.S. Patent PP12,019)
Peach Variety
Description: 'UF2000' is a peach variety with a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 300 chill units (cu). Trees of 'UF2000' are of large size and highly vigorous with a semi-upright growth habit. Trees of 'UF2000' regularly bear heavy annual crops which are large for the moderately early ripening season. Fruit of 'UF2000' are very firm with a yellow, non-melting flesh which are clingstone. Fruit of 'UF2000' are uniform and substantially symmetrical in shape and have an attractive 50 to 70% solid red skin. The fruit of 'UF2000' ripens fifteen (15) to eighteen (18) days after that of 'UFGold' peach (U.S. Patent PP10,315) in mid-to-late May in Gainesville, Florida.
Where can you obtain trees of 'UF2000'?
FFSP has non-exclusively licensed the following entity for the propagation of 'UF2000' peach in the territory of the United States:
- Rainbow Star Nursery - 2324 SW 36th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607, Phone: (352) 378-4681
'UFBeauty' (U.S. Patent PP14,784)
Peach Variety
Description: 'UFBeauty' is a peach variety with a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 200 chill units (cu). Trees of 'UFBeauty' are of large size and highly vigorous with a semi-spreading growth habit. Trees of 'UFBeauty' regularly bear heavy annual crops of early mid-season fruit which are medium large for its ripening season. Fruit of 'UFBeauty' are very firm with a yellow, non-melting flesh which are clingstone. Fruit of 'UFBeauty' are uniform and substantially symmetrical in shape and have an attractive 90 to 100% red skin with darker red stripes. The fruit of 'UFBeauty' ripens three (3) to four (4) days after the beginning of that of 'UFGold' peach (U.S. Patent PP10,315) in early May in Gainesville, Florida.
Where can you obtain trees of 'UFBeauty'?
FFSP has non-exclusively licensed the following entities for the propagation of 'UFBeauty' peach in the territory of the United States:
- Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery, Inc. - 1697 Rucks Dairy Road, P.O. Box 1318, Frostproof, FL 33843, Phone: (863) 635-1948, Fax: (863) 635-7624, Email: rucksnursery@aol.com
- Rainbow Star Nursery - 2324 SW 36th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607, Phone: (352) 378-4681
'UFBlaze' (U.S. Patent PP14,898)
Peach Variety
Description: 'UFBlaze' is a peach variety with a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 300 chill units (cu). Trees of 'UFBlaze' are of large size and highly vigorous with a semi-spreading growth habit. Trees of 'UFBlaze' are self fertile and regularly bear heavy annual crops of early season fruit which are large for its ripening season. Fruit of 'UFBlaze' are very firm with a yellow, non-melting flesh which are clingstone. Fruit of 'UFBlaze' are uniform and substantially symmetrical in shape and have an attractive, bright red skin over 80 to 90% of the deep yellow ground color. The fruit of 'UFBlaze' ripens about seven (7) to ten (10) days after that of 'UFGold' peach (U.S. Patent PP10,315) in early to mid-May in Gainesville, Florida.
Where can you obtain trees of 'UFBlaze'?
There are no entities licensed to propagate trees of 'UFBlaze' peach at this time. If your company is interested in obtaining a license, please contact FFSP.
'UFGlo' (U.S. Patent PP21,837)
Peach Variety
'UFGlo' has fruited well where the coldest month averages 12-14 degrees C, and in colder locations in the absence of spring frosts. It is expected that 'UFGlo' will be well adapted to areas where 'Flordaking' is grown successfully. 'UFGlo' is expected to supplement 'UFSharp' Peach (U.S. Patent Pending) in north central Florida.
Where can you obtain trees of 'UFGlo'?
No entities licensed at this time (for USA). Please check back at a later date!
'UFGold' (U.S. Patent PP10,315)
Peach Variety
The major advantages, of 'UFGold' are a low chilling requirement, early ripening, a non-melting flesh and an attractive skin. 'UFGold' has fruited where the coldest month average 16 to 17C and in colder locations in the absence of spring frosts. This corresponds to the area from Orlando to Leesburg in Florida. Full bloom generally occurs in early February, and the fruit ripens in late April to early May in this area, about 80 days after full bloom and about five days before 'Flordaglo'. Trees are semi-spreading and are easily pruned to a vase shape. Trees set a high number of flower buds, have few blind nodes, and exhibit little bud failure. Fruit have averaged about 110 grams and 2 1/2 inches diameter where fruit were thinned 6 to 8 inches apart. Fruit shape is nearly round and flesh contains little red on non-stressed trees. Flesh is non-melting and clingy with a little separation from the stone when soft ripe. Pits have shown little tendency to split even when crop loads were low. Leaves have small, reniform petiolar glands. Flowers are showy and pink. Anthers are mostly yellow with little anthocyanin and pollen is bright yellow and abundant. Leaves and fruit are moderately resistant to bacterial spot.
Where can you obtain trees of 'UFGold'?
FFSP has non-exclusively licensed the following two (2) entities for the propagation of 'UFGold' peach in the territory of the United States:
- Chestnut Hill Tree Farm, LLC - 15105 NW 94th Ave, Alachua, FL 32615, Phone: (386) 462-2820, Toll Free: (800) 669-2067, Fax: (386) 462-4330, Email: chestnuthilltreefarm@gmail.com, Website: http://www.chestnuthilltreefarm.com
- Rainbow Star Nursery - 2324 SW 36th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607, Phone: (352) 378-4681
'UFO' (U.S. Patent PP13,352)
Peach Variety
Description: 'UFO'is a peach variety with a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 250 chill units (cu). Trees of 'UFO' are of large size and highly vigorous with a semi-upright growth habit. Trees of 'UFO' regularly bear heavy annual crops of fruit which are large for the moderately early ripening season. Fruit of 'UFO' are very firm with a yellow, non-melting flesh which are semi-freestone and of peento shape. Fruit of 'UFO' are uniform and substantially symmetrical in shape and have an attractive 50 to 70% striped red skin color. The fruit of 'UFO' ripens ten (10) to fifteen (15) days after that of 'UFGold' peach (U.S. Patent PP10,315) in mid-to-late May in Gainesville, Florida.
Where can you obtain trees of 'UFO'?
FFSP has non-exclusively licensed the following two (2) entities for the propagation of 'UFO' peach in the territory of the United States:
- Chestnut Hill Tree Farm, LLC - 15105 NW 94th Ave, Alachua, FL 32615, Phone: (386) 462-2820, Toll Free: (800) 669-2067, Fax: (386) 462-4330, Email: chestnuthilltreefarm@gmail.com, Website: http://www.chestnuthilltreefarm.com
- Rainbow Star Nursery - 2324 SW 36th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607, Phone: (352) 378-4681
'UFOne' (U.S. Patent PP21,607)
Peach Variety
Description: 'UFOne' is a peach variety with a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 150 chill units (cu). Trees of 'UFOne' are of medium size and moderately vigorous with a semi-spreading growth habit. Trees of 'UFOne' are self-fertile and regularly bear heavy annual crops of early season fruit which are medium large for its mid-early ripening season. Fruit of 'UFOne' are very firm with a yellow, non-melting flesh which are semi-clingstone. Fruit of 'UFOne' are uniform and substantially symmetrical in shape and have an attractive light red color over 40% of skin. Fruit of 'UFOne' which is exposed to sunlight has a higher degree of enhanced red skin. The fruit of 'UFOne' ripens about 95 days from full bloom, which is approximately eight (8) days after that of 'UFBeauty' peach (U.S. Patent PP14,784) in early May in Gainesville, Florida.
Where can you obtain trees of 'UFOne'?
FFSP has non-exclusively licensed the following six (6) entities for the propagation of 'UFOne' peach in the territory of the United States:
- Brite Leaf Citrus Nursery, LLC - 480 CR 416 S, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538, Phone: (352) 793-6861, Fax: (352) 793-3674, Email: order@briteleaf.com, Website:http://www.briteleaf.com
- Island Grove, LLC - 2600 SE 193rd Avenue, Hawthorne, FL 32640, Phone: (352) 481-5558, Fax: (352) 481-5093, Website: http://www.islandgroveagproducts.com
- Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery, Inc. - 1697 Rucks Dairy Road, P.O. Box 1318, Frostproof, FL 33843, Phone: (863) 635-1948, Fax: (863) 635-7624, Email: rucksnursery@aol.com
- Propagations Unlimited, Inc. - 6501 SR 60 E, Bartow, FL 33830, Phone: (863) 537-1653
- Rainbow Star Nursery - 2324 SW 36th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607, Phone: (352) 378-4681
- Southern Citrus Nurseries, LLC - 5600 Lake Trask Road, Dundee, FL 33838, Phone: (863) 439-3694, Fax: (863) 676-2205, Email: tommyscn@aol.com
'UFSun' (U.S. Patent PP14,764)
Peach Variety
Description: 'UFSun' is a peach variety with a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 100 to 150 chill units (cu). Trees of 'UFSun' are of large size and highly vigorous with a semi-spreading growth habit. Trees of 'UFSun' regularly bear heavy annual crops of early season fruit which are medium size for its ripening season. Fruit of 'UFSun' are very firm with a yellow, non-melting flesh which are clingstone. Fruit of 'UFSun' are uniform and substantially symmetrical in shape and have an attractive 50 to 60% red skin with darker red stripes. The fruit of 'UFSun' ripens about 80 to 85 days from full bloom, with that of 'Flordaprince' peach, in late April at Immokalee, Florida and Gainesville, Florida.
Where can you obtain trees of 'UFSun'?
FFSP has non-exclusively licensed the following entities for the propagation of 'UFSun' peach in the territory of the United States:
- A&A Country Orchards - 2917 Lake Griffin Road, Lady Lake, FL 32159, Phone: (352) 753-8354, Email: murdock@ladylakepeach.com, Website: http://www.ladylakepeach.com/
- Chestnut Hill Tree Farm, LLC - 15105 NW 94th Ave, Alachua, FL 32615, Phone: (386) 462-2820, Toll Free: (800) 669-2067, Fax: (386) 462-4330, Email: chestnuthilltreefarm@gmail.com, Website: http://www.chestnuthilltreefarm.com/
- Brite Leaf Citrus Nursery, LLC - 480 CR 416 S, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538, Phone: (352) 793-6861, Fax: (352) 793-3674, Email: order@briteleaf.com, Website:http://www.briteleaf.com
- Island Grove, LLC - 2600 SE 193rd Avenue, Hawthorne, FL 32640, Phone: (352) 481-5558, Fax: (352) 481-5093, Website: http://www.islandgroveagproducts.com
- Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery, Inc. - 1697 Rucks Dairy Road, P.O. Box 1318, Frostproof, FL 33843, Phone: (863) 635-1948, Fax: (863) 635-7624, Email: rucksnursery@aol.com
- Propagations Unlimited, Inc. - 6501 SR 60 E, Bartow, FL 33830, Phone: (863) 537-1653
- Rainbow Star Nursery - 2324 SW 36th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607, Phone: (352) 378-4681
- Southern Citrus Nurseries, LLC - 5600 Lake Trask Road, Dundee, FL 33838, Phone: (863) 439-3694, Fax: (863) 676-2205, Email: tommyscn@aol.com