Home gardeners as far south as Fort Meyers may have luck growing peaches (Prunus persica). Trees planted in the spring can be expected to begin fruiting the following spring. When thinking about fruit production, keep in mind that these trees will not live and produce fruit in perpetuity. Peach trees in the home garden can generally be expected to produce fruit for 8 to 10 years when cared for well. (sourced from University of Florida Gardening Solutions)