Nectarines (Prunus Persica)
Nectarines are smooth-skinned variants of peaches that produce fuzz-free fruits with intensely concentrated flavor and beautiful coloring. These deciduous trees are virtually identical to peaches in growth habit, care requirements, and ornamental beauty, reaching 15-20 feet tall with showy pink spring blossoms and attractive foliage. The smooth-skinned fruits ripen in midsummer, offering sweet, aromatic flesh perfect for fresh eating, grilling, preserving, and baking without the fuzzy texture some find objectionable on traditional peaches.
While nectarines are slightly more susceptible to brown rot fungus than peaches, careful variety selection makes successful cultivation achievable. Our chosen varieties demonstrate excellent brown rot resistance and have proven to be consistent, reliable producers in diverse growing conditions. These self-fruitful trees require 600-900 chill hours depending on variety and thrive in well-drained soil with full sun exposure.
Regular thinning of developing fruits improves size and quality while reducing disease pressure. Hardy across USDA Zones 5-9, nectarines are outstanding choices for home orchards and edible landscapes seeking sweet, smooth-skinned stone fruits with superior fresh-eating quality and proven performance.
Nectarines (Prunus Persica)
Nectarines are smooth-skinned variants of peaches that produce fuzz-free fruits with intensely concentrated flavor and beautiful coloring. These deciduous trees are virtually identical to peaches in growth habit, care requirements, and ornamental beauty, reaching 15-20 feet tall with showy pink spring blossoms and attractive foliage. The smooth-skinned fruits ripen in midsummer, offering sweet, aromatic flesh perfect for fresh eating, grilling, preserving, and baking without the fuzzy texture some find objectionable on traditional peaches.
While nectarines are slightly more susceptible to brown rot fungus than peaches, careful variety selection makes successful cultivation achievable. Our chosen varieties demonstrate excellent brown rot resistance and have proven to be consistent, reliable producers in diverse growing conditions. These self-fruitful trees require 600-900 chill hours depending on variety and thrive in well-drained soil with full sun exposure.
Regular thinning of developing fruits improves size and quality while reducing disease pressure. Hardy across USDA Zones 5-9, nectarines are outstanding choices for home orchards and edible landscapes seeking sweet, smooth-skinned stone fruits with superior fresh-eating quality and proven performance.
