Sam Houston peach
Yes, Sam Houston peach grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for south Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). In LSU Pub 1884 table; no chill number given.
Last updated
- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for peach)
- Pollination
- Self-fruitful
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- South Louisiana
- Notes
- In LSU Pub 1884 table; no chill number given
- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
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. Sam Houston Peach Tree | $24.95 | +/-3' 6 sizes, $24.95–$99.95 | In stock | View |
| Bob Wells Nursery Sam Houston Peach Tree | $52.95 | 5 Gallon Trade Pot | In stock | 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
Does Sam Houston peach grow in Louisiana?
Yes. LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Home Orchard (Pub. 1884) recommends it for south Louisiana.
How many chill hours does Sam Houston peach need?
In LSU Pub 1884 table; no chill number given. LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Sam Houston peach need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Sam Houston peach?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for peach.
Where can I buy Sam Houston peach?
We found it at 2 online nurseries on our last check, 2 with it in stock, from $24.95. See the price table above.