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Prunus persica 'Flavortop'-Nectarine-Juicy and flavorful fruits 10 Gallon

Prunus persica 'Flavortop'-Nectarine-Juicy and flavorful fruits 10 Gallon

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Prunus persica 'Flavortop'

Description

The 'Flavortop' nectarine is a popular fruit tree known for its juicy, sweet, and flavorful fruits. It produces beautiful pink blossoms in the spring, followed by large, yellow-fleshed nectarines with a red blush. This cultivar is prized for its high fruit quality and reliable yields.

Suggested Uses

'Flavortop' nectarines are excellent for fresh eating, baking, and canning. The tree can be a lovely addition to home orchards or gardens, providing both ornamental beauty and delicious fruit.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Prunus persica 'Flavortop'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Flavortop' Nectarine
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 12-15 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, with proper care
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Fruit pits can be toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes, flowers are fragrant
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes, blossoms can be used
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other stone fruits like peaches and plums

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the graft union is above soil level
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy loam, but tolerates a range of soil types
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or diseased wood
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Thin fruit in early summer to improve size and quality
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