Nectarine Mericrest

Mericrest Nectarine

Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Mericrest'

A compact tree producing medium to large freestone nectarines; highly ornamental, with pale pink flowers in spring and a low, spreading habit; susceptible to late spring freezes and disease, needs full sun and well-drained soil

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SKU: 900400 Category: Fruit Trees & Berries Tags: Edible, Fruit

Features and Growing Tips

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Planting and Growing

and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America., but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, This tree is typically grown in a designated area of the yard because of its mature size and spread. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions

Plant Facts

Prefers full sun

Keep moisture level average to moist

Mature Size 15'Hx15'W

Flowers are shell pink with strong fragrance

Flowers in early spring

Sweet fruit used for raw; preserves; canning

Harvest from mid to late summer

Fall color yellow

Zone 5a

Likes well drained soil

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