Big Top Nectarine Tree

Origin: USA

Description:The Big Top Nectarine tree is a popular variety known for producing large, flavorful fruit with a balanced sweet and tangy taste. It is a vigorous grower and a good choice for both home gardens and commercial orchards.

Fruit: The fruits are large with attractive red skin and yellow flesh. They are known for their balanced sweet and tangy flavor, juicy texture, and firm flesh.

Harvest: Big Top Nectarines usually ripen in mid to late summer, depending on the climate. The fruits are large with attractive red skin and yellow flesh. They are known for their balanced sweet and tangy flavor, juicy texture, and firm flesh.

Pollination: Big Top Nectarine is self-fertile, meaning it does not require another variety for pollination to produce fruit. However, planting another nectarine or peach variety nearby can sometimes improve fruit set and yield.

Spacing: Big Top Nectarine trees are available in different rootstock sizes, which affects their mature height and spacing needs. Typically, they require spacing of about 15-20 feet between trees to allow for proper air circulation and sunlight penetration.

Good to know: Big Top Nectarine trees are generally easy to care for but require regular pruning and thinning to maintain good fruit size and quality. They are susceptible to some common fruit tree diseases, so preventative measures are recommended. The fruit has a good shelf life and is excellent for fresh eating, canning, and baking.