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Mericrest Nectarine Tree

A Top Choice for Northern Growers

Mericrest Nectarine Tree

A Top Choice for Northern Growers

SKU
Option
Ships in
Price

08070
Standard 2-4' tree
Spring
Out Of Season

62631
Standard Deluxe
Spring
Out Of Season

62632
Reachables® 2-4' tree
Spring
Out Of Season

62633
Reachables^® Deluxe
Spring
Out Of Season

Large yields of freestone fruit
Ripens in mid to late August
Disease-resistant variety

Produces plenty of attractive, dark red, smooth-skinned fruits with firm yellow fresh and a mild, slightly tangy flavor. This freestone variety is excellent for eating fresh and cans well too. Ripens in mid to late August. One of the hardiest nectarine varieties available, Mericrest can take temperature to -14 degrees F. without loss of crop. Resistant to brown rot and leaf spot. Requires 800 chill hours. Self-pollinating, but produces even larger yields with another peach or nectarine variety. Zones 5-8.

Now available in Reachables size! A Reachables tree produces full-sized fruits, but on a smaller tree. That makes it easier to fit into your garden, orchard—or even a container. Thanks to state-of-the-art rootstock technology, these trees stay manageable allowing one person to prune, spray, net and harvest the tree—all while standing on the ground. No ladders required! Note: Because their full-sized fruits grow on smaller trees, Reachables require a tree support.

Why buy a Deluxe package - Deluxe fruit trees include 2 oz. of Fruit-Boost™ Pelletized Calcium to enhance fruit quality, 12 oz. bag of Fruit Tree Food Starter Formula, easy-to-use tree ties (see video below), a premium tree guard to protect the trunk from gnawing pests, mowers and weed trimmers, and a copy of Backyard Horticulture for Fun and Profit—How to Make $10,000 in Your Spare Time.

NOTE: We are unable to ship our trees to PO Boxes at this time.

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Shipping Schedule

Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August.

Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
1A-4A	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
4B	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
5A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
5B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
7A	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
7B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
8A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
9A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
10A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/14/21 8A-10B: 6/14/21

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
1A-4A	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
4B	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
5A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
5B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
7A	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
7B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
8A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
9A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
10A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/14/21 8A-10B: 6/14/21

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
1A-4A	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
4B	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
5A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
5B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
7A	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
7B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
8A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
9A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
10A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/14/21 8A-10B: 6/14/21

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
1A-4A	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
4B	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
5A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
5B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
7A	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
7B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
8A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
9A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
10A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/14/21 8A-10B: 6/14/21

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

Shipping Schedule

Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
1A-4A	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
4B	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
5A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
5B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
7A	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
7B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
8A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
9A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
10A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/14/21 8A-10B: 6/14/21

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
1A-4A	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
4B	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
5A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
5B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
7A	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
7B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
8A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
9A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
10A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/14/21 8A-10B: 6/14/21

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
1A-4A	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
4B	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
5A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
5B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
7A	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
7B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
8A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
9A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
10A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/14/21 8A-10B: 6/14/21

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
1A-4A	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
4B	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
5A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
5B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
7A	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
7B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
8A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
9A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
10A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/14/21 8A-10B: 6/14/21

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

Shipping Schedule

Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
1A-4A	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
4B	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
5A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
5B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
7A	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
7B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
8A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
9A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
10A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/14/21 8A-10B: 6/14/21

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
1A-4A	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
4B	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
5A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
5B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
7A	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
7B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
8A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
9A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
10A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/14/21 8A-10B: 6/14/21

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
1A-4A	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
4B	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
5A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
5B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
7A	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
7B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
8A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
9A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
10A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/14/21 8A-10B: 6/14/21

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
1A-4A	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
4B	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
5A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
5B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
7A	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
7B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
8A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
9A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
10A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/14/21 8A-10B: 6/14/21

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

Shipping Schedule

Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
1A-4A	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
4B	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
5A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
5B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
7A	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
7B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
8A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
9A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
10A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/14/21 8A-10B: 6/14/21

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
1A-4A	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
4B	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
5A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
5B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
7A	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
7B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
8A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
9A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
10A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/14/21 8A-10B: 6/14/21

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
1A-4A	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
4B	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
5A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
5B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
7A	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
7B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
8A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
9A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
10A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/14/21 8A-10B: 6/14/21

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Spring 2021 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Fruit Trees
1A-4A	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
4B	3/29/21 - 6/25/21
5A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
5B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6A	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
6B	3/1/21 - 6/25/21
7A	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
7B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
8A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
9A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
10A & B	2/8/21 - 6/25/21
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/14/21 8A-10B: 6/14/21

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Prunus persica 'Mericrest'
Height: Standard: 16 feet. Reachables: 6-8 feet. Reachables tree heights will vary some based on location, soil, light, temperature, and other environmental factors.
Spacing: Standard: 16 feet. Reachables: 8-12 feet.
Depth:Locate the planting depth indicator, the marked line above the tree's root system. The graft should be about 2 inches above the soil surface.
Spread:Standard: 18 feet
Light Required:Full Sun
Pollinator:Self-pollinating, yields better with another peach or nectarine variety.
Yield: Standard: Approximately 3-6 bushels at maturity. Reachables: 3/4 - 1 bushel.
Size: Standard 2-4 Ft
Blooms: Mid Spring, Late Spring
Fruit: Mild, slightly tangy freestone fruit with dark redskin and golden flesh.
Zone: 5-8

Form: Fruit Tree, Fruit, Nectarine, Standard Nectarine Tree
Flower Form: 1-inch, pink blossoms.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile, organic soil.
Growth Rate: Medium growth rate.
Pruning: Nectarine trees need to be pruned to optimize fruit production and allow light into the tree. Most home gardeners do not prune their trees enough. Pruning encourages new growth and shapes the tree. Prune nectarines hard, removing most of the previous year's growth. Fruit will be produced on the previous year's wood, so leave enough to ensure a good crop, but not overburden the tree. Removing interior branches opens up the tree and allows sunlight to penetrate to lower branches.
Foliage: Dark green, long narrow leaves.

Botanical Name: Prunus persica 'Mericrest'
Height: Standard: 16 feet. Reachables: 6-8 feet. Reachables tree heights will vary some based on location, soil, light, temperature, and other environmental factors.
Spacing: Standard: 16 feet. Reachables: 8-12 feet.
Depth:Locate the planting depth indicator, the marked line above the tree's root system. The graft should be about 2 inches above the soil surface.
Spread:Standard: 18 feet
Light Required:Full Sun
Pollinator:Self-pollinating, yields better with another peach or nectarine variety.
Yield: Standard: Approximately 3-6 bushels at maturity. Reachables: 3/4 - 1 bushel.
Size: Standard Deluxe
Blooms: Mid Spring, Late Spring
Fruit: Mild, slightly tangy freestone fruit with dark redskin and golden flesh.
Zone: 5-8

Form: Fruit Tree, Fruit, Nectarine, Standard Nectarine Tree
Flower Form: 1-inch, pink blossoms.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile, organic soil.
Growth Rate: Medium growth rate.
Pruning: Nectarine trees need to be pruned to optimize fruit production and allow light into the tree. Most home gardeners do not prune their trees enough. Pruning encourages new growth and shapes the tree. Prune nectarines hard, removing most of the previous year's growth. Fruit will be produced on the previous year's wood, so leave enough to ensure a good crop, but not overburden the tree. Removing interior branches opens up the tree and allows sunlight to penetrate to lower branches.
Foliage: Dark green, long narrow leaves.