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Prunus persica var. nucipersica ?Fantasia?
Common Name: Fantasia Nectarine
Prunus persica var. nucipersica ‘Fantasia’ Fantasia Nectarine Fantasia nectarine is a deciduous fruit tree grown for its showy pink spring flowers and large, smooth-skinned nectarines. The fruit has red-blushed skin over yellow-gold coloring with firm yellow flesh and a sweet-tangy flavor. It is a freestone nectarine, making it good for fresh eating, desserts, canning, and preserving. It is generally listed as self-pollinating and productive, with fruit ripening mid- to late season, often around mid-July to August depending on climate. Type: Deciduous fruit tree Mature Size: 12–15 ft. wide × 12–20 ft. tall; can be maintained smaller with pruning USDA Zones: 5a–9b Form: Upright to spreading, rounded fruit tree Light: Full sun Soil / Water: Fertile, well-drained soil; regular water, especially during establishment and fruit development Bloom Time / Length: Early spring; pink flowers before leaves emerge, typically 1–2 weeks Wildlife: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators; fruit may attract birds, squirrels, deer, and other wildlife Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent home-orchard nectarine for edible landscapes, small orchards, sunny backyards, and trained fruit-tree forms such as open-center or espalier. Fantasia is valued for large fruit, good flavor, freestone pits, and reliable production. It generally needs about 500–600 chill hours, so it performs best where winters provide enough cold but not extreme late-spring frost pressure. Care: Plant in full sun with good air circulation. Prune annually in late winter to early spring to maintain an open center, remove dead or crossing branches, and improve sunlight penetration. Thin young fruit for better size and to reduce branch breakage. Watch for common peach/nectarine issues such as peach leaf curl, brown rot, borers, aphids, scale, and bacterial spot; preventive care and sanitation are important.
| Plant Type: | Fruit Tree |
| Width: | 12-15' |
| Height: | 12-20' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Fruit Color | Gold, Ruby |
| Zone: | 6 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Landscape/Use: | Fruit |
| Shape: | Vase Shaped, Rounded, Upright |
| Soil Type | Loamy, Well Drained |
| Flower Color: | Hot Pink |
| Leaf Color: | Olive Drab |