Flavortop Nectarine

Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Flavortop'

A large, attractive mid-season nectarine. The fruit is very firm, freestone and very good quality. The tree is vigorous, moderately productive and is susceptible to bacterial spot.

Current Sale Size: 1/2-3/4” caliper, 5-6 ft. Self-fertile. 

Rootstock: Bailey. "For a traditional, open center planting we recommend spacing the trees 12-14’ in row and 20’ between rows. For perpendicular V training, the recommended spacing is 6’ in row and 20’ feet between rows."

Maturity Harvest Chart (PDF) - August-September

Growth Rate: Moderate (6-15”/yr.)

Soils: Sand, Loam, Clay

Moisture: Dry to Moist

Shade Tolerance: Full  Sun

Mature Height: 12-16 ft.

Deer Damage Potential: High