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Nectarine
A tree well worthwhile growing for its delectable fruit, the Nectarine is also a truly beautiful flowering specimen, with its blossoms bursting into ‘pinkness’ in the early spring. And, being a deciduous tree, it will also produce beautiful autumn foliage after the fruiting is over. Nectarines like moist, well drained soil in full sun but with some protection from strong wind for the spring blossom. Keep the ground around the base of the trees free of weeds and feed young trees with good quality organic compost. This is a good specimen to shape into an Espalier.
The question most commonly asked about nectarines is: Is the nectarine a peach without fuzz or is it a cross between a peach and a plum? Well here is the simple answer:
A nectarine is a mutant version of the peach. It has nothing to do with the plum at all.
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Nectarines are genetically identical to peaches except they have a recessive gene that makes them smooth and fuzzless. And, for some more interesting trivia, how about this: The nectarine is also a member of the “Family of Flowering Plants” (Rosaceae; Rose, Peach, Apple, Pear, Strawberry family). They are in the same family as the Rose, but are also related to the Almond.
Nectarines, like peaches, were first cultivated in China, and were also cultivated in ancient Persia, Greece and Rome. In fact one Chinese emperor was so enthralled with nectarines that he and his people referred to them as the "nectar of the gods." And that is possibly how they got their name! As with peaches, nectarines can be white or yellow, with a noticeable pink tinge, and can have a more pronounced flavor than its peachy cousin. They can be clingstone (the fruit clings to the pit) or freestone (the flesh separates from the 'pit' easily). On average, nectarines are slightly smaller and sweeter than peaches. The lack of skin fuzz can make nectarine skins appear more reddish than those of peaches, contributing to the fruit's plum-like appearance. The lack of fuzz on the skin also means that their skin is more easily bruised than peaches.
Ripe fruit are fragrant and give, slightly, to the touch. If they are under-ripe, leave them at room temperature for 2–3 days to ripen. Besides being simply divine to eat just as is, slightly chilled, there are abundant recipes for the preparation of baked desserts, fruit shakes or smoothies, nectarine margaritas, nectarine and fish kebabs, cupcakes, jam, spreads, chutneys or, my all time favorite, nectarine and cucumber slices in Pimms No. 1 cup with lemonade and ginger ale on a hot summers evening. Nectar of the Gods!
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Nectarine Dble Red Gold/Snow Queen
Double grafted. Red Gold is a reliable quality nectarine with fruit that has a very consistent flavour. The skin is yellow heavily blushed with red. Snow Queen - delicious creamy white firm flesh with deep red skin. Great eating.
Habit: Upright
Height: 5mx3m
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Current Stock Height: 140/160cm
Container: PB18
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Nectarine Early Red II
Ripening in early summer just when you have a hankering for summer stone fruit this delicious variety has red blushed skin and yellow flesh. The fruit are 'freestone' and of a good size. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Deciduous.
Habit: Upright
Height: 5m x 3m
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Nectarine Fantasia
This delicious freestone Nectarine has gained world-wide popularity. The skin is smooth, glossy and toned bright red over yellow. The golden flesh has a rich flavour and the fruit are juicy and sweet. Ripens around mid February. Plant in a warm sunny spot in well drained soil. Deciduous.
Habit: Upright
Height: 5m x 3m
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Nectarine Firebrite
Grown throughout NZ this popular and vigorous Nectarine ripens quite early in summer. The fruit are strongly blushed red over yellow skin. The flesh is very tasty and semi-freestone. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Deciduous.
Habit: Upright
Height: 5m x 3m
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Current Stock Height: 150cm/170cm
Container: PB28
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Nectarine Flatto Button Bright
Flatto Nectarine. Large crops of sweet tasting fruit with yellow flesh. Ripens around late February. Distinctive flattened shape just perfect for a snack or popping into lunch boxes. Deciduous. TM.
Habit: Upright
Height: 4m x 3m
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Nectarine Garden Delight Dwarf Std
You will be delighted with this delicious dwarf Nectarine that is small in size but not on taste. Large, yellow, juicy freestone fruit ripen about March/April. Pretty pink blossom in spring. Plant in a sunny well drained spot or perhaps a container? Deciduous.
Habit: Upright
Height: Std
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Current Stock Height: S70 / H90cm
Container: PB123
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Nectarine Garden Delight/Peach Bonanza Std
Double Graft Nectarine-Peach. Enjoy the double delights of delicious Nectarines and Peaches on one dwarf tree. 'Garden Delight' has sweet yellow fleshed free-stone fruit and Bonanza produces yellow fleshed, low acid, sweet and juicy fruit. Grow in a sunny well drained spot. Deciduous.
Nectarines and Peaches are both both botanically known as Prunus persica - Nectarines are really just 'fuzzless' Peaches hence they grow well together on this double graft dwarf tree.
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5mx1.5m
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Current Stock Height: S90 / H110cm
Container: pb12
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Nectarine Garden Delight/Peach Rose Chiffon Std
Double Graft Dwarf Nectarine-Peach. Garden Delight - Large, yellow, juicy freestone fruit ripen about March/April. Bonanza - Yellow skin with a red blush and pale yellow flesh. These genetic dwarf trees do well in containers. Plant in a sunny well drained position for best results.
Habit: Upright
Height: Std
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Nectarine Goldmine
An enduring favourite, this variety has fruit that ripen in mid February. The medium sized fruit have mainly red over green skin. The flesh is white, freestone, juicy and aromatic. Good dessert and fresh eating variety. Vigorous and highly productive tree. Deciduous.
Habit: Upright
Height: 5m x 3m
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Current Stock Height: 210cm/220cm
Container: PB28
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Nectarine Mabel
This highly ornamental Nectarine has pink spring blossom and purple-green summer foliage. Along with that you get delicious sweet Nectarines that have purple skin and white flesh. What a combination. Discovered in the Waikato and named after the founder - Mabel. Well done Mabel. Deciduous.
'Mabel' nectarines are ready to eat from about late January to mid February.
Habit: Upright
Height: 3.5m x 3m
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Current Stock Height: 100/120cm
Container: 4L
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