Rio Grande Peach Tree

The Rio Grande Peach Tree typically grows 12–15 feet tall and 12–15 feet wide at maturity. With annual pruning, it can be maintained at a smaller, more manageable size for backyard harvesting.

It has a moderate growth rate, usually growing 1–2 feet per year under ideal conditions.

Plant in full sun with well-draining soil and good airflow. It performs best in warm climates with mild winters and hot summers.

Rio Grande is a low-chill peach variety, requiring approximately 400–500 chill hours (hours between 32°F and 45°F in winter) for reliable fruit production.

No. Rio Grande Peach is self-fertile, meaning it can produce fruit without another peach tree nearby.

This variety typically ripens in May to June, depending on your climate.

Fruit production may be light in the first year while the tree establishes. Heavier harvests typically begin in the second or third growing season.

Yes. Rio Grande is known for its strong heat tolerance and reliable fruiting in southern regions where high-chill varieties struggle.

Prune annually in late winter while dormant. Maintain an open-center canopy to improve airflow, sunlight penetration, and fruit quality.

Rio Grande is a dependable choice for warm climates and low-chill regions, offering sweet freestone peaches and reliable harvests where many traditional peach varieties may not perform well.

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