Nectarine trees are a type of peach tree, differing only slightly in their genes, providing delicious free-stoned fruit and an attractive and pleasing tree. The medium sized fruit has a red skin with yellowish flesh that is sweet in flavor and a favorite for eating. The skin of a nectarine is smooth and shiny, while peaches are fuzzy and dull in appearance. The tree is also ornamental with attractive foliage and pink blossoms in the spring. The variety best of all is self fertile and is among the most popular among the stone fruits. One can expect to harvest fruit in June and July. Fast grower. They are disease resistant, making it a very easy tree to grow, yielding a rewarding crop. For optimal performance; rooting, growing, fruiting and to keep its height in check it is grafted/budded onto Prunus persicca root stock which makes it a premium tree.
Mature Height (in.) | 180 |
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Mature Width (in.) | 90 |
Additional Characteristics | None Listed |
Average Shipping Height (in.) | 60 |
Best Time to Plant | Spring |
Blossom Color | Pink |
Botanical Name | Prunus Persica |
Common Name | Nectarine Tree |
Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
Fragrance | Non-Fragrant |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Hardiness Zone | 5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
Optimal Soil Condition | Neutral |
Organic | Non-Organic |
Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) | 180-300 |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Shipped As | Packaged |
Sun Tolerance | Full Sun |
Wildlife Attracted | Birds |
Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |