🍎 Nectarine Tree
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
fruits deciduous fruit tree
☀️ Sun
full sun
💧 Water
moderate; excellent drainage critical
🗺️ Zones
5–9
🪴 Soil Type
well-drained sandy loam
🧪 Soil pH
6.0–7.0
📏 Spacing
15-20 ft apart (standard); 10-15 ft (dwarf); 20-25 ft between rows
📅 Days to Maturity
3-4 years (from planting); bears fruit 1-2 years after establishment
🍴 Edible Parts
🍽️ ["Fruit"]
🤝 Companions (6)
🤝 Garlic / Chives
Borer and aphid repellent; antifungal for brown rot and leaf curl
Nutrient accumulator; mulch source
Aphid trap; groundcover
🤝 Clover
Nitrogen and pollinators
🤝 Marigold
Nematode control
Borer repellent
⚠️ Keep Apart (3)
⚠️ Other Prunus spp.
Shared pests and diseases
⚠️ Walnut trees
Juglone
⚠️ Nightshades
Disease crossover
💊 Medicinal Uses
Contains high beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin (eye health), and chlorogenic acid. Rich in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Very similar to peach medicinally. Traditional remedy for digestive health, cardiovascular support, and as a blood purifier. High antioxidant content from red/yellow pigmented varieties. Stones historically used as diuretic and for menstrual regulation. Smooth-skinned peach variant with similar health benefits.