Nectarine (Prunus persica nucipersica)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Prunus persica nucipersica is a deciduous Tree growing to 6 m (19ft) by 6 m (19ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Nuts/Seeds, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich delicious flavour. — Fruit - raw, cooked or dried for later use.; The fruit is often used in ice creams, pies, jams etc.; When fully ripe, the fruits of the best forms are soft and juicy with a rich delicious flavour.; The size of fruit varies between cultivars but can be up to 7cm in diameter and contains one large seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in a truly wild situation, it is possibly derived in cultivation from P. davidiana. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)