NECTARINE

Dwarf Fantasia

Prunus persica

DESCRIPTION:

This dwarf version of the ever popular yellow fleshed Nectarine is firm, sweet and very juicy with red skin over a yellow background. It has an excellent flavour. Freestone. Grows to a height of 2m and a width of 2m.

MATURITY:

February (Mid Season)

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS:

Self pollinating

COMMENTS:

This dwarf version of the popular Fantasia variety is exactly the same as its full size counterpart and is lovely eaten as fresh fruit and also used in cooking. It has good keeping qualities, and very suitable for the home garden.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a sunny position with well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.