Flavortop Nectarine Tree
Description
The name says it all! Grow large, juicy nectarines prized for their sweet and tangy flavor. Yellow-fleshed fruit has an attractive red-orange skin. Tree is vigorous and moderately productive. Blossoms are plentiful and showy in spring. Thin the bountiful fruit crop for larger, highest-quality nectarines. Originates from Fresno, California in 1969. Freestone. Ripens in August. Self-pollinating.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Chill Hours | 750 |
| Fruit Color | Orange |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | August |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm, Juicy |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 4 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow nectarine trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Questions & Answers
To the best of my knowledge this is not disease resistant.
Thank you for your inquiry. I'm sorry to hear about your tree. Please call Customer Support at 800.325.4180 and we'll be happy to assist you with a one-time replacement or refund if purchased within the last year.
Please see our planting and growing guide for expert tips and step by step instructions.
We appreciate you reaching out to us. You can find the years-to-bear information in the Characteristics section, near the top of the page, underneath the description. This tree takes 2-4 years to bear.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
You can grow almost anything in a container! This excellent article will answer your questions and provide good advice. Please see "Growing Fruit Trees in Containers" //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/fruit-trees-in-containers-pt1
Nectarines, like peaches, produce fruit on last year’s growth (1-year-old wood). This means the fruiting buds develop on the shoots that grew during the previous growing season.
When pruning nectarines, it’s important to:
Encourage new growth each year because that’s where next season’s fruit will come from.
Thin out older, non-productive branches to stimulate fresh growth.
Avoid cutting off all the new shoots, or you’ll reduce your fruit production for the following year.
We appreciate you reaching out to us. Because weather and soil conditions vary so much from year to year and even within your zone, it's best to think of your planting time as a range of favorable conditions instead of an exact time.
You can plant new plants and trees:
1) when the ground is not frozen.
2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32ºF) and below 90ºF.
3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
I am sorry to hear that this has happened. Please email Info@starkbros.com with pictures and a brief description so we can look into this for you.
We appreciate you reaching out to us. Nectarines are self pollinating and do not require another variety to bear fruit. However planting a second variety will increase your crop yield. It is best to use a different variety for this process.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
We appreciate you reaching out to us. nectarines are self pollinating and do not require another variety to bear fruit. However planting a second variety will increase your crop yield. The choice is yours based on preference of size, taste and color.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
Customer Reviews
I love nectarines
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The tree I ordered from you last year just died as the leaves were just budding out. Don’t know why, but disappointed…
My favorite fruit