Nectarella is a genetic dwarf nectarine variety, well-suited to pot-growing which gives flexibility in growing the tree to get the maximum sun in colder climates like the UK.
The flavour is good, and it is a freestone variety.
Although it is very slow-growing, it is also quite precocious, so you may find you get some fruit in the first or second year after purchase.
**All prices include delivery. We offer a discount on orders of multiple bare-root trees for delivery at the same time - this will be shown at the checkout.
Delivery period: Pot-grown trees can be delivered from September onwards. Bare-root trees can be delivered from mid-November onwards. Within those periods you can specify your preferred month of delivery during the checkout process. It is best to order as soon as you can to ensure items are reserved for you.
*Mature heights: Height shown is the approximate height of the tree when mature (after 5-10 years), not the height when supplied. See photos of trees as supplied. Actual mature heights may vary considerably dependent on your local conditions and training and pruning regime.
Stock availability: Items showing as 'sold out' will probably be available again next season. If you would like to reserve in advance use our enquiry form - this does not commit you to anything.
Nectarella is self-fertile and does not need a pollination partner, although fruiting may be improved if there is a compatible tree of a different variety nearby.
Important: advice about pollination
Nectarella is a slow-growing variety, best grown in pot on the patio, and in the UK should be protected from the elements from January to May, e.g. in a cold greenhouse or conservatory. The blossom will appear in early spring, and since pollinating insects may be scarce at this time of year you can assist the pollination by dabbing the flowers with a very soft brush. As the fruitlets develop, thin them to leave a clear gap between each one. This will ensure the remaining ones grow larger and develop a better flavour.
Note that although our standard height definition for the St. Julien rootstock suggests the mature tree might be more than 3m tall, Nectarella produces a much smaller tree than standard, especially if grown in a container.
Planting instructions.
Pruning instructions.
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