Prunus persica var. nectarina 'Nectarella' (Nectarine 'Nectarella')
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1.5m max. spread |
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1.5m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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3 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Prunus persica var. nectarina 'Nectarella'
Other names: Nectarine 'Nectarella'
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Genus: Prunus
Variety or cultivar: 'Nectarella' _ 'Nectarella' is a compact, upright to spreading, slow-growing, deciduous tree with narrowly elliptic, finely-toothed, dark green leaves and pink flowers in spring followed by large, smooth, edible, yellow-flushed, orange-red fruit with juicy, orange flesh, ready for harvest in late summer.
Prunus persica var. nectarina 'Nectarella' is: Deciduous
Flower: Pink in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Fruit: Orange-red, Flushed yellow in Summer
Habit: Compact, Spreading, Upright
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Specific pests: Aphids , Brown scale , Bullfinches , Caterpillars , Fruit tree red spider mite , Leaf mining moths
Specific diseases: Peach leaf curl , Silver leaf
General care
Pruning: Regular pruning required according to tree form. Prune in summer to avoid silver leaf. Can be fan-trained.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Grafting. REGISTER to read more...
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Prunus persica var. nectarina 'Nectarella' (Nectarine 'Nectarella') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Specimen tree, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Grown in moist, but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a warm, sunny, sheltered site. Irrigate in dry periods. Suitable for containers. Self-fertile so does not require another plant for pollination. Needs winter protection.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | |
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