Prunus persica nucipersica - C5 - BUSH

Description
The Nectarine (Prunus persica) produces yellow-red fruits. Well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny location create the ideal conditions for a high-yield harvest from mid-July. Its pink-coloured flowers are a beautiful sight. The Nectarine grows upright to around 5 metres high and 5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Nectarine are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Nectarine has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nectarine is an upright growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 5 m and is about 4 - 5 m wide.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Prunus persica var. nucipersica prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only need additional water in extremely dry conditions. - Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
Prunus persica var. nucipersica forms pink-coloured flowers from April.

Fruit
Prunus persica var. nucipersica forms yellow-red fruits.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, consumption, fresh consumption