Nectarine 'Hardired'

COMMON NAME: Hardired nectarine (prunus persica nucipersica)

BOTANICAL NAME: Hardired nectarine (prunus persica nucipersica), Prunus persica 'Hardired'

PLANT TYPE: PERENNIAL

SUN EXPOSURE: Full Sun

BLOOM TIME: August

AVERAGE SIZE: 12'

COLD HARDINESS: USDA Zone 6

DESCRIPTION: Hardired Nectarine is a small tree that is typically grown for its edible qualities. It produces scarlet round fruit (technically 'drupes') with hints of yellow and yellow flesh which are usually ready for picking in mid summer. Note that the fruits have hard inedible pits inside which must be removed before eating or processing. The fruits have a sweet taste and a juicy texture.

 Available in 7 gallon pots