'Flavourtop' Nectarine

Flavourtop Nectarine is a high-quality freestone variety prized for its exceptionally sweet, juicy fruit and reliable production.

Ripening in mid to late summer, Flavourtop produces large, firm nectarines with smooth red skin and golden-yellow flesh that’s bursting with rich, aromatic flavour. Excellent for fresh eating, baking, preserving, or drying, it’s considered one of the best-tasting nectarines for both home gardens and small orchards.

This vigorous, self-pollinating tree grows to about 12–15 feet tall, thrives in full sun (6+ hours per day) and well-drained soil, and is hardy to Zone 5.

With its combination of outstanding flavour, attractive fruit, and dependable yields, Flavourtop remains a favourite nectarine for gardeners looking to add a touch of orchard sweetness to their landscape. In competitions, this variety is consistently ranked among the top varieties for flavour, hence Flavourtop!

Common names: Nectarine, Flavourtop Nectarine, Flavortop Nectarine

Edible: Fruit
Harvest timing: August

Scientific name: Prunus persica var. nucipersica  'Flavourtop'
Light requirements: Full sun 
Full-grown size: 12-15' tall (semi-dwarf)
Hardiness: Zone 5
Pollination: Self-fertile 
Wildlife: Attracts pollinators and wildlife
Origin: Bred in California in 1969.
Noteworthy: Freestone - the flesh is not attached to the pit so they are easy to process without any waste.