Potted Double Delight Nectarine Tree

Standard on Nemaguard rootstock.

• Zones: 7 – 10
• Chill hours: 300
• Bloom Time: Mid-Season (Based on typical Central Valley California weather)
• Harvest: July 5 – July 20
• Looks: Dark red skin, yellow flesh, freestone.
• Personality: Sensational, said to be the best-flavored yellow scoring high on taste tests consistently. Unusually rich flavor.
• Facts of note:  Low chill hours, good choice for milder climates. Heavy bearing tree. Magnificent double pink flowers make this tree an excellent choice for beauty as well as phenomenal flavor. Introduced in 1988 by the world famous Zaiger Hybrids of Modesto California, the Double Delight is just that, a double petaled flower in the spring which makes for a brilliant display of large long-lasting pink blooms. The double continues with dependable double abundant fruit set on the outside of the canopy adding to the ornamental display value. This is a great variety to try your hand at espalier, because of its abundant dependable set and fast growth. The fact that it sets fruit at an early age just adds to its value as an espalier. Just plant and enjoy the spectacular flower and fruit display trellised as a backdrop for your garden. Will begin to fruit in its 3rd year.

• Pollination: Self-fruitful