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When to Plant Peach Tree in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (33334)

Location

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

ZIP Code

33334

USDA Zone

11a

Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, November 20, 2025

Pro Tip: Sow Peach Tree directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Prunus persica
Days to Maturity 1095 days
Mature Height 60-180"
Spread 180"
Type Deciduous Tree
Fruit Size Medium (2-3 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

216" apart

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Growing Peach Tree in Zone 11a

Peach Tree (Prunus persica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 11a, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 1, 2026. Peach Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.