O'Henry Peach Tree California - Prunus persica 'O'Henry'

O'Henry Peach Tree (Prunus persica 'O'Henry')

The O'Henry is a premier peach variety celebrated for its exceptional sweetness and generous yields, making it a top choice for California home orchards. This self-fertile tree produces stunning ruby-red fruit with golden undertones that ripens mid to late season, perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing. When you buy O'Henry Peach trees online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're investing in a vigorous grower that delivers abundant harvests year after year.

Landscaping Uses

Plant your O'Henry in a sunny location as the centerpiece of a backyard orchard or fruit garden. This variety pairs beautifully with early-season cultivars like Red Haven or mid-season varieties such as White Lady to extend your harvest window across multiple months. The tree's attractive green foliage and striking red fruit also add ornamental value to home landscapes, while its manageable size through pruning makes it suitable for residential yards of any size.

Specifications

Height: 6–20 feet (pruned to 6–8 feet)
Width: 15–20 feet
Growth Rate: Vigorous
Sun: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
Water: Moderate; water weekly
Soil: Well-draining, sandy loam
USDA Zones: 5–9

Why Homeowners Love It

• Freestone fruit releases easily from the pit for hassle-free eating
• Extended hang time prevents overripening and allows flexible harvest scheduling
• Self-pollinating variety requires no second tree for fruit production
• Heavy-bearing trees deliver consistent, abundant crops year after year

Planting & Care

Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil and dig a planting hole twice as wide as the root ball. Position your tree, backfill with soil while watering gently to eliminate air pockets, and apply mulch to retain moisture. Water deeply once weekly, adjusting frequency during extreme heat, and watch for yellowing leaves (overwatering) or brown, dry foliage (underwatering) as watering guides. Prune annually to maintain your desired size and encourage healthy branching, ensuring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for optimal fruit production.