Okayama Winter Peach Scion

*Each scion is about 40cm long and has at least 10 viable buds.

If you love rare Japanese fruit varieties, the Okayama Peach is a tree you don’t want to miss. Originally from Okayama Prefecture—a region famous for its luxury white peaches—this late-season cultivar is prized for its silky texture, intense sweetness, and beautiful pale blush. It is one of the most sought-after peaches by collectors, hobby orchard growers, and customers who want something truly special in their garden.

Why Grow the Okayama Peach?

What makes this variety stand out is not just the flavor—it’s the timing.
While most peaches are gone by the end of summer, the Okayama Winter Peach ripens much later, giving you delicious fruit when other orchards are already empty. This extended season makes it extremely valuable for both home growers and small commercial growers who want a unique edge.

Fruit Characteristics

• Flavor: Very sweet, juicy, and aromatic; a true “dessert peach”

• Flesh: White, smooth, and melting

• Skin: Light creamy yellow with a soft, natural pink blush

• Size: Medium to large, depending on pruning and thinning

• Ripening: Late autumn to early winter depending on climate

Tree Growth & Hardiness

The Okayama Winter Peach is known for being vigorous, productive, and reliable once established.

• Cold tolerance: Approximately –8°C to –10°C (17°F–14°F)

• Growth habit: Strong, open canopy that is easy to train

• Chill requirement: Suitable for most temperate peach-growing regions
  Younger trees benefit from winter protection in areas with severe frost.

Ideal Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily)

• Soil: Loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter

• Water: Regular but moderate; avoid standing water

• Pruning: Annual pruning ensures larger fruit and consistent yields

• Pollination: Mostly self-fertile, but another peach nearby can improve production

What You’ll Love About This Variety

• Extends your peach season far beyond normal harvests

• Rare Japanese cultivar—excellent for collectors

• Outstanding sweetness that appeals to both fresh eating and gifting

• High ornamental value when in bloom

• Great as a greenhouse, backyard orchard, or container-grown fruit tree

About the Plants We Sell

All trees on our store are professionally grafted, not seedlings.
This means:

• Guaranteed true-to-type fruit

• Earlier fruiting

• Stronger resistance & better growth

• More reliable production year after year

If you’re looking for a peach tree that brings both flavor and uniqueness, the Okayama Winter Peach is one of the best Japanese varieties to add to your garden.