Babcock Peach Tree

‘Babcock’ is a white-fleshed, sweet, juicy peach with a freestone pit and pink spring flowers. [UC Davis Foundation Plant Services](https://fps.ucdavis.edu/treedetails.cfm?v=1665) identifies it as a Prunus persica scion, records its 250-hour chill requirement and self-compatibility, and describes its trees as vigorous and spreading. [Greenleaf Nursery](https://www.greenleafnursery.com/plant/Prunus-Prunus-persica-Babcock) lists a mature size of about 12–16 feet tall and wide. ## Fruit and siting The fruit is suitable for fresh eating and has a mild, low-acid flavor. The [Dave Wilson Nursery profile](https://www.davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/peach-white/babcock/) describes Babcock as self-fruitful, white-fleshed, low-acid, and a low-chill selection that is not early blooming. Plant in full sun; general peach guidance recommends fertile, moist, well-drained soil. ## Maintenance Prune to maintain a strong, open framework and remove damaged wood. Monitor for common peach pests and diseases, and protect blooms from late frost where that is a local concern. Chill needs, harvest dates, and hardiness recommendations can vary by region; consult a local extension service before planting in a marginal climate. Use the cultivar’s own profile for final size expectations rather than assuming that all peaches grow alike.