Nectarine — Fantasia

Prunus persica var. nucipersica "Fantasia"

Large freestone yellow-fleshed nectarine — the dominant supermarket nectarine globally for many years and still reliable in home orchards.

Hardiness ratings

Nectarine — Fantasia hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 6–9 −23.3 °C to −1.1 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H6 −20 °C to −15 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 6–9 −18 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 2–5 −10 °C to 10 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Self-fertile; mid-season ripening
  • Same leaf-curl vulnerability as all peaches and nectarines

Pet caution: Nectarine — Fantasia is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.

Categories

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Reference

Nectarine — Fantasia on Wikipedia