5 Fan Favorite Nectarine Trees | NatureHills.com

Hey everyone, it’s Whit with NatureHills.com. Feeling peachy today? If yes, great! If not, I’ve got a great alternative for you…nectarines! Smooth as silk, nectarines are more polished than the familiar fuzzy peaches. Their skin is not the only feature that differentiates these similar fruits. A nectarine tends to be firmer than your average peach and is self-fruitful - great for saving space, time and money.

Now that you know what separates a nectarine from a peach, let’s move on to our top five nectarine varieties are and what makes them so special, and delicious, of course!

#5 Arctic Jay
One bite into an Arctic Jay Nectarine will ignite your senses, leaving the fruit with no other option than to melt in your mouth. Its flesh, white as snow, releases a rich, sweet flavor with just the right amount of acid to add a bit of a zip. This tree will fit right into your landscape as an accent tree or an excellent focal point in both spring and summer. #5 Arctic Jay - Growing zones 5-9, sweet white flesh with red and cream blushed smooth skin.
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#4 Double Delight
Double delight pulls double duty! Beautiful pink double blooms emerge in spring followed by the perfect-sized fruit in early summer, lasting through the mid-season harvest. The crimson skin surrounds the yellow flesh for an all in all visual and edible treat! Unlike the tangy; tart flavor of the traditional nectarine, this variety will produce high-quality fruit with a super sweet finish. #4 Double Delight - Growing zones 7-10, popular home garden variety and dependable, abundant fruit harvest.
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#3 Flavortop
Satisfy your taste buds with delectable fruit from the stunning Flavortop Nectarine Tree. Not only is this fruit absolutely delicious, it’s good for you too! Loaded with vitamin C, antioxidants, potassium and carotenoids, Flavortop is a great option for the late summer afternoon snacker. #3 Flavortop - Growing zones 5-9, yellow, juicy flesh great for cooking and perfect fruit tree for beginners.
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#2 Red Gold
Once you’ve tasted the sweet and tangy fruit of Red Gold Nectarine Tree, you’ll never go back to store-bought varieties again! The yummy golden fruit is contrasted with ruby-red skin which, in fall, sits against the dark green foliage for a wonderful seasonal display. #2 Red Gold - Growing zones 5-9, easy care and full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
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#1 Fantasia
Fantasia is #1 for a reason. This nectarine is the standard for flavor against which all nectarine fruit is measured. Acidic with just the right amount of sweetness, Fantasia is the perfect blend of candied and zesty, generating an all-around robust flavor profile. Enjoy the culinary delights of this fruit tree by concocting delicious jams, jellies and preserves, baking pies and cobblers or just picking the freestone fruit straight from the tree! #1 Fantasia - Growing zones 5-9, aromatic, flavorful flesh and large, yellow freestone fruit.
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Make room for the diverse; one-of-a-kind nectarine in your landscape! Nectarine trees are self-fruiting so you only need one in order to get fruit but I always like to mention that planting a pair will increase the pollinator activity in the area, thus increasing the crop size.

The longevity of this nectarine tree makes it a wonderful addition for generations ahead to enjoy. You’ll look forward to summer just for the nectarine harvest that will dominate your landscape for years to come!

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Until next time, happy planting!