Snow Queen Nectarine
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Snow Queen'
Pronunciation: PROO-nus PER-see-kuh
SKU #06799
| Description | Ideal for mild climates, this self-fertile, low-chill white Nectarine has the most satisfying, sweet flavor of any variety to date! Attractive pink spring flowers produce firm, red-tinged fruit with sweet white flesh. Dark green foliage has wonderful fall color. Grafted onto semi-dwarf Nemaguard understock. Recommended chill: 250 - 300 hours. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Spring |
| Mature Size | Reaches 20 to 25 ft. tall and wide; maintain smaller size with pruning. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Fall Color, Edible |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Espalier |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Apple (Malus); Plum (Prunus salicina); Cherry (Prunus avium); Apricot (Prunus armeniaca); Lavender (Lavandula); Raspberry (Rubus); Strawberry (Fragaria) |
| Care | Prefers fertile, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained acidic soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Thin fruit for best size and quality. Prune annually in winter to maintain shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
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