Stark® SunGlo Nectarine Tree
Description
A must for nectarine lovers. This “queen” of the nectarines is hardy and productive, yielding yellow-fleshed fruit up to 3" with unparalleled quality. You can freeze or can them, or eat them fresh. An excellent choice for first-time fruit growers. Freestone. Developed in Merced, California, introduced by Stark Bro’s in 1962. Ripens in early August. Self-pollinating.
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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
Bloom Color | Pink |
Bloom Time | Mid |
Chill Hours | 850 |
Fruit Color | Red |
Fruit Size | Large |
Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | Early August |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Taste | Sweet |
Texture | Firm |
Years to Bear | 2 - 4 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Standard | 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide |
Dwarf | 8 - 10' tall x 8 - 10' wide |
Recommended Spacing
Standard | 12 - 15' |
Dwarf | 8 - 10' |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
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
The chill hours for SunGlo are 850.
No, it won't. Only a different variety of peach with a similar bloom time can pollinate another peach tree.
Nectarines have a somewhat firmer and more dense flesh than peaches but can be just as sweet as a peach.
Nectarines also have a little bit tougher or more firm skin than peaches, which is actually an advantage because:
(1. Not as likely to be penetrated by egg-laying pests (moths, etc.) or penetrated/ bitten into by wasps.
(2. Not as susceptible to minor nicks or bruises, which lessens chances of imperfections becoming rotten/ moldy. Less waste.
In other words, not as delicate as peaches but just as tasty.
If you make nectarine jam leave the skin on and it imparts an extra layer of yummy texture and taste.
There is no indication that the tree is known to have resistance or susceptibility to leaf-curl, but if you know that leaf curl is an issue in your area, you may want to equip yourself with a copper fungicide for preemptive disease control starting in the fall. The best product we know of is this:
http://www.starkbros.com/products/tools-and-supplies/pest-and-disease-controls/bonide-copper-fungicide
SunGlo is a Freestone variety.
We appreciate you reaching out to us. We are very sorry to report that we are out of stock of all dwarf nectarines this spring. If you'd like to sign up for a notification, you'll be one of the first to know when it becomes available again. Just send us an email and we will set this up for you.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
This information can be found in the characteristics section of the product page. This requires 850 chill hours.
Our website has a special feature that will help you find the best plants for you to grow in your area. Simply enter your zip code in our Hardiness Zone Finder and as you browse our page, you’ll see a small check mark next to products that are hardy to your growing zone! IF you are out of its growing zone that means you do not get enough chill hours for this variety and it will not fruit.
https://www.starkbros.com/zone-finder
No there is no resistance known at this time.
Our website has a special feature that will help you find the best plants for you to grow in your area. Simply enter your zip code in our Hardiness Zone Finder and as you browse our page, you’ll see a small check mark next to products that are hardy to your growing zone!
https://www.starkbros.com/zone-finder
Customer Reviews
But the tree came packaged very well as always with this company it also was very healthy with green foliage and a tree tag stating what type of tree it was and the size in my case a dwarf tree.
I can also say the entire summer even with record heat temperature i haven't seen in years it did extremally well but i made sure it was watered every third day
I would highly recommend this company the price is a little high but they offer a one year guarantee which i haven't seen anyone else offer this
I should get tons of fruit this year from my 3 trees cant wait for spring .
The trunks are as big as a mans calf that lifts weights .
I will keep youll posted on fruit productivity and add photos . thanks Mike
Size of tree and fruit and flavor.
Sweet, Freestone, fresh eating & canning, self pollinating
I wanted a nectarine tree that blooms later in the spring to avoid the late freezes.
Best option available.