Flavortop Nectarine Tree

Light Needs

Full Sun

(At Least 6 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

12-15 Feet

Mature Spread

10-15 Feet

Growing Zones

5 to 9

Big, sun-warmed nectarines with rich, aromatic sweetness and a lively finish—that’s Flavortop. This classic, self-fruitful nectarine puts on a spring show of pink blossom, then loads branches with large, smooth-skinned fruit in mid to late summer.

Whether you’re slicing over yogurt, baking rustic tarts, or canning jars for winter, Flavortop brings orchard-quality flavor to home gardens, patio plantings, and small backyard orchards.

Flavortop Nectarine Tree Care

Choose a full-sun site (6–8+ hours) with well-drained, fertile soil and a slightly acidic to neutral pH (about 6.0–7.0). Keep moisture even from bloom through fruit swell—deeply water when the top few inches of soil begin to dry, then taper slightly as fruit nears ripeness to intensify flavor.

Mulch 2–3 inches over the root zone (keeping mulch off the trunk) to moderate soil moisture and temperature. Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer, avoiding heavy mid-summer nitrogen that pushes leaves over fruit. Prune during winter dormancy to an open-center (vase) form for light and airflow; remove crossing wood and keep fruiting wood renewed.

After natural June drop, thin clusters so fruit is spaced about 6–8 inches apart for size and branch health. Good air circulation and full sun help limit common stone-fruit issues like leaf curl; clean tools and dry foliage practices go a long way. Flavortop is self-pollinating and typically hardy in USDA Zones 5–9.

Flavortop Nectarine Tree Spacing

Spacing depends on rootstock. As a guide: dwarf trees 8–10 feet apart, semi-dwarf 12–15 feet, and standard 15–18 feet, with rows 14–18 feet apart for access and airflow. For a single specimen near patios or fences, allow at least 8–10 feet of horizontal room for the vase-shaped canopy.

In large containers (20–24"+ diameter), grow one tree per pot with sturdy staking and attentive watering.

Why Grow Flavortop Nectarine Tree?

• Large, smooth-skinned nectarines with complex, dessert-ready flavor

• Self-fruitful—no pollinator required for a dependable crop

• Fragrant pink spring bloom followed by generous mid/late-summer harvests

• Open-center pruning keeps trees compact and productive for small spaces

• Ideal for fresh eating, grilling, baking, canning, and jam

• Reliable performance in USDA Zones 5–9 with simple seasonal care

A centerpiece for summer desserts and backyard snacking, Flavortop delivers showy bloom, manageable size, and bowls of intensely flavorful nectarines from a single, easy-to-grow tree.

SKU:

EDB-NEC-FLA-LGL