Description
This overachieving nectarine can be as big as an apple! This is one of the most popular varieties planted by commercial growers in California. The yellow-fleshed fruit is big, sweet, tangy and juicy. They are often found in grocery stores, but once you’ve tasted them at their peak, you’ll only want these nectarines homegrown. Clingstone. Developed in Modesto, California, introduced in 1977. Ripens in August. Self-pollinating.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Bloom Time | Early - Mid |
| Chill Hours | 650 |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Extra Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
| 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, Tangy |
| Texture | Firm |
| 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
Looks like at this time we have the potted EZ Start tree available. When shipped, they are about 1½ - 3' tall.
Yes - here is an article that will help you get started on growing fruit trees in a container.
www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/fruit-trees-in-containers-pt1
Yes and no
No need to drench it but it needs slight moisture on the roots. It needs winter sun as well. If you chose a tree for your zone it will need the chill hours so don't keep it inside to long . I have kept trees inside during abnormal cold snaps but never all winter.
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 3-5 years to bear.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
At this time it is only available in the Standard size.
es, you can keep your young peach tree indoors for a short period until it gets larger, but there are a few things to keep in mind:
Light: Peach trees need full sunlight (6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily). Place the tree near a bright window, ideally south-facing. If natural light is insufficient, consider using grow lights to supplement.
Temperature: Peach trees prefer temperatures between 65-75°F indoors but still need exposure to cooler temperatures during their dormant season (winter). They need a period of cold dormancy (called "chill hours") to ensure proper fruiting.
Watering: Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Indoor environments can dry out the soil quickly, so monitor it closely.
Container: Ensure the tree is in a container with good drainage. As the tree grows, you will need to transfer it to a larger pot to accommodate root growth.
While it’s okay to keep the tree indoors initially, peach trees thrive outdoors in natural conditions. Once it's large enough, or after the risk of frost passes, you should plan to move it outside.
I am in New York zone 7, it bloom in March here
No as listed in the description it is a clingstone.
We recommend planting 4-6 weeks before your first frost to give them enough time to establish their roots before winter.
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!
Customer Reviews
The approximately 18 tall tree managed to set three fruit which the squirrel up the hill just harvested. The nectarines appear to have been tasty as it came back two days later to crack open the pits and eat the seeds inside as well.
Squirrel is being relocated.
The description
We'll see if they grow in this zone
Looked and sounded good.
Mom wanted them