SNOWQUEEN NECTARINE

Plant Name: Snow Queen Nectarine
Scientific Name: Prunus persica ‘Snow Queen’ — Snow Queen Nectarine, Snow Queen
Mature Height: 12–15 ft
Mature Spread: 12–15 ft
Growth Rate: Fast (2–3 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; ~10–15 gal/week while establishing, then ~15–25 gal every 2–3 weeks during fruit development and prolonged dry periods
Foliage: Medium green, lance-shaped, deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow to yellow-orange
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Early spring
Fruit: Medium to large, white-fleshed nectarines with red skin; very sweet, juicy, and aromatic
Harvest Time: July–August
Hardiness Zones: 6–9 (−10°F to 30°F)
Features: Freestone fruit; excellent fresh-eating quality; attractive red skin; productive and vigorous tree
Additional Facts: Self-fruitful and does not require a second nectarine for pollination. Regular pruning helps maintain an open canopy and produces larger, higher-quality fruit.