Nectarines: Do I Really Want One?
Nectarines are a funny kind of peach.
a nectarine is just like a peach but with shiny, smooth skin -- no fuzz
IFAS chill hours map
Flavor and sweetness of your nectarine is determined more by how you feed your tree --- or not --- than it is by cultivar. Use the different cultivars to extend your harvest season.
Ask us about our Magic Mix Formula for feeding fruit trees.
All the varieties listed below were developed by IFAS
especially for this area of North Florida & Central Florida: zones 8a, 8b, 9a, & 9b
(see descriptions for zone limitations)
SUNRAYCER
SunRaycer is a very early, quite flavorful, hardy nectarine recommended for most of Florida. It has a large growing zone and fruits from north of the GA border down to about SR60.
Fruit is medium to large in size. Developed by IFAS especially for Gainesville.
mature height approx 15'.
semi-freestone
Ripens early May
chill hours: 225-250
for zones 8b, 9a, 9b
SUNDOLLAR
SunDollar is a medium to large sized nectarine, quite similar to the SunRaycer.
With a higher chill hour requirement, it is well suited to zone 8b. Plant also in zone 9a to insure fruit whenever we get a really cold winter, and to extend the harvest season longer.
mature height approx 15'.
semi-clingstone
Ripens mid to late May
chill hours: 350-400
for zones 8a, 8b, 9a
SUNHOME
SunHome is the only nectarine to have such beautiful dark red foliage in the early spring, for 4-6wks. Named for its ornamental red foliage, and bred (by IFAS) especially for the home gardener. 12-14' tall.
Fruits are almost entirely red blushed.
semi-freestone
Ripens mid- May
chill hours: 250-300
for zones 8a, 8b, 9a
SUNMIST
SunMist is a large, white flesh nectarine with very low acid content, making it one of the sweetest. You'll think you're eating GA peaches!
Vigorous growing tree with a spreading habit, 12-18' tall. Highly resistant to disease.
semi-freestone
Ripens late Apr to mid May
chill hours: ~300
for zones 8a, 8b, 9a
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not all varieties available in all sizes:
please call or email to check availability before ordering
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Beginning Bearing Age in 7gal >>> REG 7G $49 & X-LG 7G $69:
see specs in chart below
Want a serious orchard size tree now?
order 15gal / $99 & X-LG 15G $135
15G: 7'-8'+ /3.5-4.5' wide / 1.25"
super 15g: 9-11' tall / 5-5'-7' wide / 1.5" trunks
best availability is in Jan / Feb each year
4 gal
1-2 yrs+ to fruit
5-5.5' tall / after trimming
$
29
/ea
we are no longer stocking this size: most common size at many nurseries;
7 gal
not big enough
to allow fruit to mature
approx 5.5-6' tall
$
49
/ea
ltd availability
super
7 gal
beginning to fruit
approx 6.5-7' tall
$
69
/ea
ltd availability
15 gal
heavy fruiting:
Orchard-ready trees
some have already had fruit
8'+ tall / trimmed
$
99
/ea
super
15 gal
serious bearing age
9-11' tall / trimmed
$
135
/ea
ltd availability: please contact us before ordering
approx sizes pictured below . . .
7G = 7 gallon
approx 5.5-6' tall
x 2' wide
7G
super 7G
approx 6.5-7' tall
x 2.5-3' wide
super 7G
15G = 15 gallon
8'+ tall / trimmed
4-5' canopy spread
15G
super 15G
9-11' tall / trimmed
6-7' canopy spread
super 15G