Nectarine fruit trees at White River Source

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    Nectarines are smooth skinned peaches and are grown like a peach, in a location with sloping well drained land, to permit prime air flow. They prefer a light slightly sandy well drained soil that permits deep root formation, but will adapt to many different soil types. Heavy clay soils with poor drainage or soils with hard subsoil will cause short-lived trees. Also, try to avoid planting in the same location in which a tree has just been removed. This may cause poor growth of the new tree. Most nectarines are grown on seedling stock, but some are grown as grafts.
    Best planting time in cooler climates is in the early spring, while the trees are dormant and in warmer ones in the late fall or early winter. Optimum spacing of trees is 20ft. For the sweetest fruits, it is best to pick the fruits after they have fully ripened on the tree. For larger fruit, you may want to thin out the immature fruits (the rule is 1 fruit per 30-50 leaves) after the 'June Drop', when the tree naturally drops some of the smaller fruit.
    Pruning should be done in late winter in colder climates and in warmer climates at any time the tree is dormant.
    Nectarines are classified as 'Freestone' (the fruits receeds slightly from the seed allowing easy removal) or 'Semi-freestone' (the fruit meets the seed, but separates fairly easily).
    Our trees are 4-5ft. tall, with a trunk diameter of approximately 3/4in. All are hardy to -20F (-28.8C) - USDA Zone 5 - and most require at least two trees for proper pollination (except where indicated in the description).   They are chosen for their strength and hardiness and, with proper planting and maintenance, will provide many years of delicious fruit in a commercial or home orchard.
When mature, standard trees reach a height of about 25ft., semi-dwarf reach a height of about 15ft.

#AP1431S
Arctic Glo, Standard

Arctic Glo
Semi-freestone.
White fleshed variety with lovely sweet round fruits and pale, juicy flesh. Ripens early.
#AP1431S 4-5ft. tree $20.00

#AP2724S
Firebrite, Standard

Firebrite
Freestone
Early maturing variety with yellow-fleshed fruit ripening to a bright red over golden yellow. Vigorous and productive.
#AP2724S 4-5ft. tree $20.00

#AP1432S
Independence, Standard

Independence
Freestone
Pretty yellow fleshed fruits have gold skin blushed with red. Firm fruits, good texture and flavor. A vigorous productive tree.
#AP1432S 4-5ft tree $20.00

#AP1433S
Red Gold, Standard

Red Gold
Freestone
Very large red and gold fruits have a juicy yellow flesh. This variety makes an excellent choice for growers who are looking for a good shipping variety. Productive trees. Self-fruitful.
#AP1433S 4-5ft. tree $20.00

#AP1433SD
Red Gold, Semi-dwarf

Red Gold
Freestone
Very large red and gold fruits have a juicy yellow flesh. This variety makes an excellent choice for growers who are looking for a good shipping variety. Productive trees. Self-fruitful.
#AP1433SD 4-5ft. tree $20.00

#AP1431S Arctic Glo, Standard		Arctic Glo Semi-freestone. White fleshed variety with lovely sweet round fruits and pale, juicy flesh. Ripens early. #AP1431S 4-5ft. tree $20.00

#AP2724S Firebrite, Standard		Firebrite Freestone Early maturing variety with yellow-fleshed fruit ripening to a bright red over golden yellow. Vigorous and productive. #AP2724S 4-5ft. tree $20.00

#AP1432S Independence, Standard		Independence Freestone Pretty yellow fleshed fruits have gold skin blushed with red. Firm fruits, good texture and flavor. A vigorous productive tree. #AP1432S 4-5ft tree $20.00

#AP1433S Red Gold, Standard		Red Gold Freestone Very large red and gold fruits have a juicy yellow flesh. This variety makes an excellent choice for growers who are looking for a good shipping variety. Productive trees. Self-fruitful. #AP1433S 4-5ft. tree $20.00

#AP1433SD Red Gold, Semi-dwarf		Red Gold Freestone Very large red and gold fruits have a juicy yellow flesh. This variety makes an excellent choice for growers who are looking for a good shipping variety. Productive trees. Self-fruitful. #AP1433SD 4-5ft. tree $20.00

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