Sauzee King Nectarine

Sauzee King Nectarine

A first of its kind! The Sauzee King is the first ever “donut” nectarine. While many donut, or peento, peach varieties are available, this is the first nectarine to have the flat shape. The sweet white flesh is easily more flavorful than anything you’d find at your local donut shop, except maybe Joe’s Donuts in Sandy, or the Huckleberry Inn in Govy, or… well anyways, it’s apples and oranges. Or donuts and nectarines, if you will. Ripens early in the season and sets heavily so requires thinning for larger fruits. “Donut” sleep on this one!

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Latin Name: Prunus persica
Site and Soil: Peaches and Nectarines like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Nemaguard
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 20º F. or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: Mid March – Early April
Ripening Time: Mid 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. Read more about Copper Fungicide application here!
USDA Zone: 5