Mericrest Nectarine Tree
Discover the Mericrest Nectarine Tree, a superb choice for its exceptional cold hardiness and delightful rich, sweet flavor. This variety produces large, freestone fruits with smooth red skin and golden flesh, perfect for fresh eating, drying, or baking. Ideal for cooler climates, its late blooming habit ensures a reliable harvest even with unpredictable spring weather. This self-fruitful, semi-dwarf tree exhibits vigorous growth and thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil, making it a rewarding addition to any garden.
$64.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
676
/ 1208
#676 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
USDA Hardiness Zones
59
/ -
Who it's for
- Exceptional Fruit Quality
- Excellent Cold Tolerance
- Good Disease Resistance
Who should skip it
- High Maintenance Requirements
- Specific Chill Hour Needs
- Susceptible to Peach Leaf Curl
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-9
Chill Hours Required
800
Rootstock
Citation (Semi-dwarf)
Sun Exposure
Sunny locations
Soil Drainage
Well-draining
Bloom Time
Mid to Late Season
Fruit Type
Freestone
Warranty
30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Features
- Exceptional cold hardiness for sub-zero temperatures
- Rich, sweet flavor profile; a taste test top scorer
- Smooth red skin over golden, freestone flesh
- Self-fruitful, requiring no cross-pollination
- Late blooming ensures reliable crops in cold springs
- Versatile uses: fresh, drying, or baking
- Grown on semi-dwarf Citation rootstock
- Vigorous growth habit
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Mericrest Nectarine Tree for its exceptional health and robust nature upon arrival. The meticulous packaging ensures trees reach buyers dormant but with strong root systems, facilitating successful transplanting. Reviewers note rapid establishment and vigorous growth, building high anticipation for the reliable, superior flavor of this freestone variety. While the product quality is premium, some novice gardeners found initial care requirements challenging. A small number of buyers also felt the bare root size was slightly small relative to the cost, slightly affecting perceived value. Overall, Grow Organic delivers a high viability product highly recommended for orchard enthusiasts.
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