NECTA-ZEE DWARF NECTARINE

Plant Name: Necta Zee Dwarf Nectarine
Scientific Name: Prunus persica ‘Necta Zee’ — Necta Zee Nectarine, Necta Zee Miniature Nectarine, Necta Zee Dwarf Nectarine, Necta-Zee
Mature Height: 6–8 ft
Mature Spread: 5–6 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate (about 1 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; ~5–10 gal/week while establishing, then ~10–15 gal every 10–14 days once established; increase during fruit development and extreme heat
Foliage: Dark green, lance-shaped; deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow to yellow-orange
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Early spring
Fruit: Medium to large, yellow-fleshed, freestone nectarines with red skin; sweet, juicy, and flavorful
Harvest Time: June–July
Hardiness Zones: 6–9 (−10°F to 30°F)
Features: True genetic dwarf; naturally compact; excellent for small yards and containers; attractive spring flowers; productive
Additional Facts: Self-fruitful and requires approximately 400 or fewer chill hours. Unlike a tree made small by dwarfing rootstock, Necta Zee is genetically dwarf and naturally remains compact.