Nectacrest Nectarine Tree
Description
Sweet and juicy as nectar. Easy to grow as any peach tree. Bears medium-to-large fruit with a melting, pure-white flesh. Flavor is satisfying without being “syrupy”. Introduced by Rutgers in 1947. Freestone. Ripens in early September. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
Bloom Color | Pink |
Chill Hours | 850 |
Fruit Color | Red |
Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | August-september |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Taste | Sweet |
Texture | Firm/crisp |
Years to Bear | 2 - 4 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best results.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Customer Reviews
5 Ratings
5 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
May 21, 2016
Nectarine
This is my first try with a Nectarine tree. It survived the Utah winter and this first year was loaded with tiny fruits. I thinned them out to just 4 or 5. I want the strength to go into the growth of the tree. Very pleased with the sense of plenty that this tiny tree has given.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 19, 2016
In the 2nd season
Planted it last April 2015 and now May 2016 I have little nectacrest nectarines. Sofar so good!
Rated 5 out of 5
May 17, 2016
Nectacrest nectarine dwarfs
The tree is 2years old, going on 3,the trees are growing well, they are healthy and appear to be filling out well. I am pleased so far and look forward to long and prosperous lives for these trees.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 10, 2016
Nectacrest are the Best
Planted this one with my grandson Ben, to replace a 20 year old Nectacrest purchased from Miller Nursuries. Last year, after its first year in the ground, it was covered with blossoms and set about 3 dozen nectarines. We thinned it down to a dozen and then to 6 which developed well. Ben was excited to pick and eat the first, then second, etc. This year, we had a warm spell in January which caused bud development followed by below zero weather for an extended. Lost all peaches and nectarines, oh well, Looking forward to normal winters and many more years of great fruit though. Scott, CT
Rated 1 out of 5
May 15, 2016
no survivors
I suppose you really should skip this review if you have good healthy soil, I do not. I tried several different fruit trees and grape vines and even Filbert nut trees, all went dormant early, sprouted leaves early, and simply died before the leaf buds fully opened. Done trying until I figure out whats wrong with my soil