
NECTARINE (PRUNUS PERSICA) `HARDIRED`
Prunus persica Hardired Hardired Nectarine Sweet, juicy nectarines mid summer Pink flowers in spring Low, spreading habit Category: Edibles Breeder: Goodness Grows Edibles Hardiness Zone:5-8 Height:10-12 ft Spread:10-12 ft Bloom Color: Pink Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades (Semi-Dwarf) Many beginning gardeners are interested in growing their own fruits but are a bit timid trying fruit trees worrying they might fail. 'Hardired' is one fruit tree that is perfect for the beginner backyard orchardist because it's productive, reliable and virtually carefree: it's one tree that makes it easy to succeed! This sturdy, self-pollinating Nectarine was developed in Canada so you know it's tough and hardy enough to stand up to some winter cold. Its medium sized fruits are firm with a delicious, sweet flavor, yellow flesh and 90% red skin. Fruit is harvested early to mid August and can be used for canning, baking or eating right off the tree. Thin early and aggressively in the fruit maturi