Description
Botanical Name
Prunus persica var. nucipersica ‘Arctic Star’
Also Known As
油桃 | 桃驳李 | 無毛桃
Specifications
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Harvest Season
Years to Bear
7 – 10
Full Sun
Regularly
Deciduous
Perennial
12′ Tall and 12′ Wide
Moderate
Spring
Pink
Summer
1st Year
Earliest to ripen of the low acid, super-sweet white nectarines. Rave reviews in trial tastings. Beautiful dark red skin, snow white semi-freestone flesh. Ripens mid-June in Central CA, 4-5 weeks ahead of Arctic Rose. Low winter chilling requirement, about 300 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
