Elberta peach
Elberta peach is usually listed at about 850 chill hours, but we haven't confirmed that number in an extension source yet.
Last updated
- Chill hours
- 850 hours at or below 45°F
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for peach)
- Pollination
- Self-fruitful
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- Not in LSU Pub 1884 table
- Notes
- LSU Pub 1884 says Elberta has 'little place' in Louisiana
- Sources
- —
- Data status
- Not yet verified
Will it get enough chill at my place? →
Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Orchard Co. Elberta Peach Tree | $24.95 | +/-3' 7 sizes, $24.95–$99.95 | In stock | View |
| Ison's Nursery Elberta Peach Tree | $29.95 | standard | In stock | View |
| Bob Wells Nursery Elberta Peach Tree | $52.95 | 5 Gallon Trade Pot | In stock | View |
| Brighter Blooms Elberta Peach Tree | $101.99 | 3-4 ft. 5 sizes, $101.99–$174.99 | In stock | View |
| Stark Bro's Elberta Peach Tree | $75.99 | standard | Sold out | View |
| Trees.com (Fast Growing Trees) Elberta Peach Tree | $150.95 | standard 3 sizes, $150.95–$543.42 | Sold out | View |
| Nature Hills Nursery Elberta Peach Tree | $216.98 | #5 Container | 5-6 ft | Sold out | View |
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From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other peach varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfking | 350–400 | 6-9 | South Louisiana | verified |
| Gulfcrest | 525 | 6-9 | South Louisiana | verified |
| Gulfprince | 400 | 6-9 | South Louisiana | verified |
| Gulfcrimson | 400 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Gulfsnow | 400 | 6-9 | verified | |
| UFSun | 100 | 6-9 | verified | |
| UFBest | 100 | 6-9 | verified | |
| UFGold | 200 | 6-9 | verified |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Elberta peach need?
Commonly listed at about 850 chill hours (unconfirmed in extension sources so far).
Does Elberta peach need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Elberta peach?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for peach.
Where can I buy Elberta peach?
We found it at 7 online nurseries on our last check, 4 with it in stock, from $24.95. See the price table above.