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Prunus persica var. nucipersica

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type fruit
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.5 - 7.5 m (5 - 25 ft)
Spread 1.5 - 7.5 m (5 - 25 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The fruit Prunus persica var. nucipersica (nectarine) bears showy and white blossoms during mid-spring. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Prunus persica var. nucipersica (nectarine) yields fragrant and showy fruit. This plant has cork-like stems. A specimen plant, Prunus persica var. nucipersica (nectarine) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Container, fruit, specimen and topiary.
Special Characteristics This fruit attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.