Necta Zee Miniature Nectarine Tree
A delicious and easy to grow, dwarfing nectarine, Necta Zee is a genetic dwarf and will only grow to about 6 feet in height no matter what root stock it is grafted on. Fruits are juicy, freestone and delicious with a red skin and bright yellow flesh.
Latin Name: Prunus persica
Site and Soil: Peaches like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Nemaguard
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 10°F or below.
Chill Hours: 400 or less
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 4-6 ft. in height.
Taste: Sweet and rich, low acid with high sugar
Fruit Skin: Orange-red
Fruit Flesh: Yellow
Bloom Time: Mid March – Early April
Ripening Time: July- August
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: The foliage of Peaches and Nectarines can be damaged by Peach Leaf Curl. Plant resistant varieties or spray with copper 2 to 3 times during the winter. Clear, copper colored exudations on the trunk and branches are symptoms of bacterial canker. Copper sprays will also help protect your tree from this disease.
USDA Zone: 6-9