Fruit

Gardening Guide

Fruit

White Delight One Peach

Prunus persica ‘White Delight One’
White fleshed, low acid peach that ripens late May. A Texas A&M release that was developed specifically for Texas gardeners. Self fertile.

15-20' tall x 15-20' wide

Full sun

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

White Delight Two Peach

Prunus persica ‘White Delight Two’
White fleshed, low acid peach that ripens mid-June. A Texas A&M release that was developed specifically for Texas gardeners. Self fertile.

15-20' tall x 15-20' wide

Full sun

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

White Zest One Peach

Prunus persica ‘White Zest One’
A semi-freestone, tangy-sweet peach that ripens in mid-June. A Texas A&M release that was developed specifically for Texas gardeners. Self fertile.

15-20' tall x 15-20' wide

Full sun

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Bartlett Pear

Pyrus communis ‘Bartlett’
The #1 pear in the world. Large fruit with smooth, yellow skin and white flesh. Vigorous grower, self-fertile but better production with a pollinator. Pollinates other pear types as well.

20-25' tall x 20-25' wide

Full sun

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Kieffer Pear

Pyrus communis ‘Kieffer’
One of the best self-pollinating pears. The fruit has greenish-yellow skin that is blushed red. It stores well. Ripens October-November.

20-25' tall x 20-25' wide

Full sun

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Moonglow Pear

Pyrus communis ‘Moonglow’
Large fruit with brownish-green skin and soft, juicy flesh. Low grit. Best with Bartlett as a pollinator. Ripens early August.

20-25' tall x 20-25' wide

Full sun

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Orient Pear

Pyrus communis ‘Orient’
Large, round fruit with yellow skin. Smooth textured flesh. Best production when planted with either Bartlett or Kieffer.

20-25' tall x 20-25' wide

Full sun

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Fuyu Persimmon

Diospyros kaki ‘Fuyu’
Orange-skinned fruit with non-astringent flavor. Round to semi-oblong, large shape. Bears from an early age and does not produce seed unless it is planted with another variety. Self-fertile. Ripens in November.

30' tall x 30' wide

Full sun

Zone 8 / Hardy to 20ºF

Methley Plum

Prunus salacina ‘Methley’
Medium-sized fruit with purple skin and amber-red flesh. Fully self-fertile. Ripens early June.

15-20' tall x 15-20' wide

Full sun

Zone 5 / Hardy to -10ºF

Morris Plum

Prunus salacina ‘Morris’
Fruit is large, round, with deep red skin and bright red flesh. Outstanding flavor. Excellent disease resistance. Ripens mid-June. Use Methley plum as pollinator.

15-20' tall x 15-20' wide

Full sun

Zone 4 / Hardy to -20ºF