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Snow Queen Nectarine
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Snow Queen'
Pronunciation: PROO-nus PER-see-kuh
SKU #06799
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 20 to 25 ft. tall and wide; maintain smaller size with pruning.
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| 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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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Edible, Attracts Pollinators |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Espalier |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Orange |
| Companion Plants | Apple (Malus); Plum (Prunus salicina); Cherry (Prunus avium); Apricot (Prunus armeniaca); Lavender (Lavandula); Raspberry (Rubus); Strawberry (Fragaria) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Edible, Attracts Pollinators |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Espalier |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Orange |
| Companion Plants | Apple (Malus); Plum (Prunus salicina); Cherry (Prunus avium); Apricot (Prunus armeniaca); Lavender (Lavandula); Raspberry (Rubus); Strawberry (Fragaria) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.