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Garden Delight Nectarine-Miniature

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Original price $59.99 - Original price $59.99
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$59.99
$59.99 - $59.99
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SKU C584

Prunus persica 'Garden Delight'

An early Floyd Zaiger triumph! Originally introduced in 1975, this natural genetic dwarf nectarine matures to only 5'-6' tall, but offers loads of large, yellow-fleshed, tasty freestone fruit in late summer, plus the added bonus of loads of dark pink, double blossoms in early spring! Ideal for growing in pots or in-ground, these dainty wonders carry a big yield for their size!

Low chill; requires approximately 500 chill hours to reliably bloom and set fruit, and a long, hot growing season. 

Cold Hardy to USDA Zone: 6

Mature Height:  5'-6'

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: Late Midsummer

Pollination: Self Fertile

Rootstock: Nemaguard

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Size: Mini-Dwarf (2'-3')

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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  • How old before it starts to produce fruit?

    If all goes well it should start producing fruit within 2-3 years after planting.

  • Hello, this tree comes up as hardy in zone 9 but then in product description it says hard to zone 6, which is the zone hardiness for this plant? 6 or 9?

    Zone 6

  • is a zone 6a with lots of wind too cold fo keep tje minature nectarine in a pot?

    Yes. Keeping it in a pot can reduce its hardiness by up to a whole zone.

  • Can the Garden Delight Nectarine grow in a container? If so what size?

    Yes, it can grow in a large container. A half whiskey barrel (27 gallons) is sufficent.