Mericrest Nectarine Starter Fruit tree produces plenty of attractive, dark red, smooth-skinned fruits with firm yellow flesh and a mild, slightly tangy flavor. This freestone variety is excellent for eating fresh and cans well too. Ripens in mid to late August. One of the hardiest nectarine varieties available, Mericrest can take temperature to -14 degrees F. without loss of crop. Resistant to brown rot and leaf spot. Requires 800 chill hours. Self-pollinating, but produces even larger yields with another peach or nectarine variety
Each offer includes one dormant bare root starter fruit tree measuing 2 to 4 feet tall
For best results, grow in well-drained, moist, organic loam soil
Nectarine trees need to be pruned to optimize fruit production and allow light into the tree
Fruit is produced on the previous year's wood, so be sure to leave enough to encsure a good crop
Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8