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Flavortop Nectarine - 5 Gallon
SKU:
2071730
UPC:
014949043899
$109.99
- Heavy-bearing nectarine tree known for exceptional flavor and sweetness.
- Large freestone nectarines with smooth red skin and sweet yellow flesh—great for fresh eating and more.
- Fragrant pink spring blooms followed by a summer harvest; self-fruitful for easy home growing.
- Reaches 20–25 ft. but is easy to keep smaller with annual pruning—also works for espalier or large containers.
Flavortop Nectarine (Prunus persica var. nucipersica ‘Flavortop’) is a classic backyard fruit tree prized for its vigorous growth, reliable production, and outstanding sweet flavor. In early spring, fragrant pink blossoms put on a show and help invite pollinators into the garden. By summer, the tree produces large freestone nectarines with smooth red skin and rich yellow flesh—juicy, sweet, and easy to enjoy right off the tree. Flavortop is self-fruitful, so you can harvest delicious fruit with just one tree, and while it can reach 20 to 25 feet, it’s simple to keep compact with yearly pruning. Give it full sun, fertile well-drained soil, and consistent watering while it establishes for years of homegrown nectarine harvests.
Product Overview
- Botanical name: Prunus persica var. nucipersica ‘Flavortop’
- Common name: Flavortop Nectarine
- Plant type: Deciduous fruit tree
- USDA Zones: 6–9
- Light: Full sun
- Mature size: 20–25 ft. tall and wide (can be kept smaller with pruning)
Key Features
- Vigorous, heavy-bearing tree with excellent flavor and sweetness.
- Large freestone nectarines—easy to slice and enjoy.
- Self-fruitful, so one tree can produce a crop.
- Showy, fragrant spring blooms plus attractive summer fruit.
Fruit: Flavor, Texture & Use
- Fruit type: Large freestone nectarines
- Skin: Smooth red
- Flesh: Sweet yellow
- Flavor: Exceptionally sweet and flavorful
- Best for: Fresh eating, slicing, and seasonal desserts
Bloom & Pollination
- Bloom time: Early spring
- Flower color: Pink
- Flower traits: Fragrant, showy flowers
- Pollination: Self-fruitful (no second tree required)
Planting pollinator-friendly flowers nearby can help boost activity during bloom for an even better fruit set.
Chill Hours (Best Climate Fit)
- Recommended chill: 600–700 hours
- Best regions: Areas with enough winter chill to support reliable spring bloom and fruit set
Size & Pruning (Keeping It Manageable)
- Natural size: 20–25 ft. tall and wide
- Size control: Easily kept smaller with annual pruning
- Growth rate: Moderate
Regular pruning helps keep the tree at a comfortable picking height and supports healthy, productive branching.
Light Requirements
Provide full sun for the best flowering, fruit set, and flavor development.
Watering
- When to water: Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry
- First few seasons: Water deeply and regularly to establish a strong root system
- After establishment: Reduce frequency while continuing deep watering as needed
Soil & Planting Tips
Plant in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Good drainage is key for long-term health.
- Choose a site where water won’t pool after rain.
- Mix compost into the planting area to improve soil structure.
- Mulch helps conserve moisture (keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk).
Feeding, Thinning & Seasonal Care
- Fertilizing: Feed in late winter before blooms emerge
- Pruning: Prune to shape and remove dead or damaged branches
- Fruit thinning: Thin young fruit to increase mature fruit size
Thinning improves fruit size and helps prevent branches from becoming overloaded during heavy crop years.
Where to Use It (Landscape Ideas)
- Landscape uses: Container, espalier
- Great for: Edible landscapes, sunny backyards, patio orchards, and trained fence/wall forms
- Design tip: Espalier along a sunny wall for a space-saving, high-style fruit feature
Seasonal Interest & Garden Benefits
- Showy fruit: Yes
- Fall color: Orange
- Attracts pollinators: Yes
- Benefits birds: Yes
- Edible: Yes
Companion Plant Ideas
Pair this nectarine with other edible garden favorites and fragrant companions:
- Blackberry (Rubus)
- Plum (Prunus salicina)
- Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
- Lavender
- Strawberry
- Heavy-bearing nectarine tree known for exceptional flavor and sweetness.
- Large freestone nectarines with smooth red skin and sweet yellow flesh—great for fresh eating and more.
- Fragrant pink spring blooms followed by a summer harvest; self-fruitful for easy home growing.
- Reaches 20–25 ft. but is easy to keep smaller with annual pruning—also works for espalier or large containers.
Flavortop Nectarine (Prunus persica var. nucipersica ‘Flavortop’) is a classic backyard fruit tree prized for its vigorous growth, reliable production, and outstanding sweet flavor. In early spring, fragrant pink blossoms put on a show and help invite pollinators into the garden. By summer, the tree produces large freestone nectarines with smooth red skin and rich yellow flesh—juicy, sweet, and easy to enjoy right off the tree. Flavortop is self-fruitful, so you can harvest delicious fruit with just one tree, and while it can reach 20 to 25 feet, it’s simple to keep compact with yearly pruning. Give it full sun, fertile well-drained soil, and consistent watering while it establishes for years of homegrown nectarine harvests.
Product Overview
- Botanical name: Prunus persica var. nucipersica ‘Flavortop’
- Common name: Flavortop Nectarine
- Plant type: Deciduous fruit tree
- USDA Zones: 6–9
- Light: Full sun
- Mature size: 20–25 ft. tall and wide (can be kept smaller with pruning)
Key Features
- Vigorous, heavy-bearing tree with excellent flavor and sweetness.
- Large freestone nectarines—easy to slice and enjoy.
- Self-fruitful, so one tree can produce a crop.
- Showy, fragrant spring blooms plus attractive summer fruit.
Fruit: Flavor, Texture & Use
- Fruit type: Large freestone nectarines
- Skin: Smooth red
- Flesh: Sweet yellow
- Flavor: Exceptionally sweet and flavorful
- Best for: Fresh eating, slicing, and seasonal desserts
Bloom & Pollination
- Bloom time: Early spring
- Flower color: Pink
- Flower traits: Fragrant, showy flowers
- Pollination: Self-fruitful (no second tree required)
Planting pollinator-friendly flowers nearby can help boost activity during bloom for an even better fruit set.
Chill Hours (Best Climate Fit)
- Recommended chill: 600–700 hours
- Best regions: Areas with enough winter chill to support reliable spring bloom and fruit set
Size & Pruning (Keeping It Manageable)
- Natural size: 20–25 ft. tall and wide
- Size control: Easily kept smaller with annual pruning
- Growth rate: Moderate
Regular pruning helps keep the tree at a comfortable picking height and supports healthy, productive branching.
Light Requirements
Provide full sun for the best flowering, fruit set, and flavor development.
Watering
- When to water: Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry
- First few seasons: Water deeply and regularly to establish a strong root system
- After establishment: Reduce frequency while continuing deep watering as needed
Soil & Planting Tips
Plant in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Good drainage is key for long-term health.
- Choose a site where water won’t pool after rain.
- Mix compost into the planting area to improve soil structure.
- Mulch helps conserve moisture (keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk).
Feeding, Thinning & Seasonal Care
- Fertilizing: Feed in late winter before blooms emerge
- Pruning: Prune to shape and remove dead or damaged branches
- Fruit thinning: Thin young fruit to increase mature fruit size
Thinning improves fruit size and helps prevent branches from becoming overloaded during heavy crop years.
Where to Use It (Landscape Ideas)
- Landscape uses: Container, espalier
- Great for: Edible landscapes, sunny backyards, patio orchards, and trained fence/wall forms
- Design tip: Espalier along a sunny wall for a space-saving, high-style fruit feature
Seasonal Interest & Garden Benefits
- Showy fruit: Yes
- Fall color: Orange
- Attracts pollinators: Yes
- Benefits birds: Yes
- Edible: Yes
Companion Plant Ideas
Pair this nectarine with other edible garden favorites and fragrant companions:
- Blackberry (Rubus)
- Plum (Prunus salicina)
- Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
- Lavender
- Strawberry
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