Care:
- Blooms early so it should be protected against April and May frosts
Nectarine, Independence, 7 gal (5-7 ft)
SKU #'s
- 1001624
$119.99
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
As dependable and as early to fruit as any Nectarine available,
Tree Features:
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: early Spring
Mature Height: 10-12 ft
Mature Spread: 10-12 ft
Harvest: large fruit mid July
Zone: 5-8
Pollination: Self-pollinating, but cross-pollination by a different variety of early Spring bloom nectarine tree within 50 feet will bear more fruit.
Placement: Full Sun
Nursery Stock Specifications:
Pot Size: 7 gallon
Age: 3+ years old, fruiting
Fruit Profile:
Color: Gold blushed with red, golden flesh
Texture: Firm & juicy
Other notes:
Taste: Sweet & tangy
Cooking: Cooking & baking, canning & preserving, eating fresh
Origin: California
Other notes:
- Relatively resistant to pests and diseases, but they may be susceptible to aphids, peach tree borer, and fungal diseases
