Full Sun
Moderate care
Frequent watering
Tender
13b
USDA zone
18°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
Max | ||
3m | Min | 4m |
Flowering
This plant has a mild fragrance
Nectarine 'Alpine' Overview
Nectarines are related to peaches and produce smooth hairless fruit with a single stone. For best results ask a local nursery for advice on choosing the best variety and rootstock for your garden. Alpine nectarines have red skins and yellow flesh and was bred in South Africa with parents Sunlite x May Glo. Uses: Culinary
Common problems with Nectarine 'Alpine'
Peaches struggle with curly leaf mites! Spray copper weekly when the growing season start until 50 persent in blossom or lime sulfur when dormant as a preventative. During growing season monitor for insects like fruit fly and false codling moth.
How to harvest Nectarine 'Alpine'
Trees will be in full bloom in late Winter(last week July0 and fruit will ripens early Summer(towards the end of November).
How to propagate Nectarine 'Alpine'
Cuttings
Commercially nectarines are budded on a peach or seedling rootstock.
Seed
Seed need cold stratification. Plant in Spring after a cold winter or keep seeds in the fridge for a few weeks.
Special features of Nectarine 'Alpine'
Hedge plant
Nectarines can be espaliered or pruned in many shapes and forms, including a hedge row.
Other uses of Nectarine 'Alpine'
Culinary
Edible
Fruits are used fresh, juiced or preserved.