A mid-season yellow-fleshed freestone nectarine with large, firm, richly flavoured fruit and glowing red skin. Self-fertile and a strong cropper, it is a popular choice for the backyard orchard.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 4 m H × 3.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Flavortop Nectarine
Botanically, Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Flavortop' is a fast-growing fruiting tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 4 m tall and 3.5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Flavortop Nectarine
Flavortop Nectarine suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Flavortop Nectarine does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Flavortop Nectarine does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Flavortop Nectarine after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Expect a moderate maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Flavortop Nectarine in the garden
Flavortop Nectarine earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Flavortop Nectarine with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Buying Flavortop Nectarine
Plant Sale lists Flavortop Nectarine as bare-root stock, advanced specimens and potted plants. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
