Flavortop Nectarine

Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Flavortop'

Pronunciation: PROO-nus PER-see-kuh
SKU #06142
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A very vigorous and heavy-bearing tree that produces fruit with exceptionally good flavor and sweetness. Fragrant pink spring flowers yield a summer harvest of large freestone nectarines with smooth red skin and sweet yellow flesh. Self-fruitful. Recommended chill: 600 - 700 hours. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Grows 20 to 25 ft. tall and wide; easily kept smaller with annual pruning.

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Bloom TimeEarly spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Showy Fruit, Edible, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseContainer, Espalier
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBlackberry (Rubus); Plum (Prunus salicina); Apricot (Prunus armeniaca); Lavender (Lavandula); Strawberry (Fragaria)
Care InstructionsProvide full sun and fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; once established reduce frequency. Prune to shape and remove dead or damaged branches, and fertilize in late winter before blooms emerge. Thin young fruit to increase mature fruit size.
Details
Bloom TimeEarly spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Showy Fruit, Edible, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Espalier
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBlackberry (Rubus); Plum (Prunus salicina); Apricot (Prunus armeniaca); Lavender (Lavandula); Strawberry (Fragaria)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide full sun and fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; once established reduce frequency. Prune to shape and remove dead or damaged branches, and fertilize in late winter before blooms emerge. Thin young fruit to increase mature fruit size.

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