Peach & Nectarine Trees for Santa Barbara
Few things compare to picking a ripe peach or nectarine from your own tree. At Pro Garden Supply, we can help Santa Barbara gardeners explore everything from customer favorites like Santa Barbara, August Pride, and Babcock peaches to Double Delight and Snow Queen nectarines. We also work with our nursery suppliers to source many additional varieties and sizes throughout the year.
Popular Peach Varieties
Santa Barbara
Customer FavoriteContact us for current availability.August Pride
Customer FavoriteContact us for current availability.Elberta
Customer FavoriteContact us for current availability.Babcock
Customer FavoriteContact us for current availability.Popular Nectarine Varieties
Double Delight
Customer FavoriteContact us for current availability.Snow Queen
Customer FavoriteContact us for current availability.Panamint
Customer FavoriteContact us for current availability.Peach Varieties We Can Source
Peach choices can change with the season, while our nursery suppliers give us a way to ask about additional varieties and sizes. Contact our team to check current availability or discuss a particular peach.
Nectarine Varieties We Can Source
We can also help you explore nectarine options beyond the varieties shown here. Ask our team to check current availability and sourcing options through our nursery suppliers for a particular nectarine or size.
Choosing a Peach or Nectarine Tree for Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara's mild winters make variety selection an important part of choosing a peach or nectarine tree. Winter chill can vary between coastal neighborhoods and inland areas, so choosing a variety suited to your location can help support reliable flowering and fruit production.
Consider these factors when choosing your tree:
- Your location: Coastal and inland Santa Barbara gardens can experience different winter and summer conditions. Sun exposure, drainage, available space, and the conditions in your particular garden are all worth considering.
- Winter chill: Lower-chill peaches such as August Pride, Babcock, Bonita, Mid Pride, and Flordaprince are worth considering for mild coastal conditions. For nectarines, Desert Delight, Panamint, and Snow Queen are among the varieties UC guidance identifies for coastal growing areas.
- Peach or nectarine: Both can be good choices for a home orchard. Consider the fruit characteristics you enjoy, when you'd like your fruit to ripen, and the varieties best suited to your growing conditions.
- Pollination: Peaches and nectarines are generally self-fruitful, so you typically don't need to plant a second variety solely for cross-pollination.
Not sure which variety to choose?
Tell us where you're planting and what you're looking for. Our team can help you compare peach and nectarine varieties for your Santa Barbara garden and help source varieties that aren't currently available at the nursery.
Available Peach & Nectarine Tree Sizes
Peach and nectarine trees are available in 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon, and 25 Gallon sizes, with larger sizes by special order.
Availability Notice
Sizes and varieties are subject to availability. Contact our team for current inventory or special-order options.
Have a Peach or Nectarine in Mind?
Our team can check current availability and help source an additional peach or nectarine variety through our nursery suppliers. Trees are available in 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon, and 25 Gallon sizes, with larger sizes by special order depending on supplier availability. Tell us whether you are comparing peaches, nectarines, or a particular cultivar and we'll help you explore the choices.
Visit Pro Garden Supply
Visit Pro Garden Supply at 18 N Milpas St in Santa Barbara to compare peach and nectarine choices with our team. If you have a particular variety or tree size in mind, call ahead at (805) 965-4619 so we can check current inventory and sourcing options.