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Arctic Babe Nectarine-Miniature - Raintree Nursery

Arctic Babe Nectarine-Miniature

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$69.99 - $69.99
$69.99
$69.99 - $69.99
$69.99
SKU C567

Prunus persica var. nectarina 'Arctic Babe'

Introduced in 2017, Arctic Babe is the first white-fleshed miniature nectarine. Bred by Floyd Zaiger, it is has super-sweet, large size fruit that is semi-freestone. The dwarf tree reaches only 4-6 feet tall which makes it easy to thin and harvest, and easy to cover to protect blooms from frost or leaf curl. It will grow great in a pot or in the ground, and ripens mid-season. Needs 700 chill hours. Self fruitful.

USDA Zone: 6-9

Mature Size:  5' (Mini Dwarf)

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: July - August

Pollination: Self Fertile

Rootstock: Lovell

Read our Nectarine Growing Guide

Size Options: Mini-Dwarf (2'-3')
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  • Will this bare fruit in GA? I am located in 30071

    It requires 700 chill hours. It may not be the best option for your growing zone. 

  • Can this bare fruit still in Southern Arizona winters or does Southern Arizona winters provide enough chill hours for this fruit tree to bare fruit?

    Arctic Babe requires 700+ chill hours. Anywhere south of Prescott, AZ is probably too warm through the winter, but your mileage may vary and climates are prone to change over time.

  • How leaf curl treated?

    Leaf curl is treated with a copper fungicide, applied just before bud break.

  • Can this plane can grown in OR?

    Yes if treated for peach leaf curl