3ft 'Lord Napier' Patio Nectarine Tree | 4.5L Pot

Name: 3ft 'Lord Napier' Patio Nectarine Tree | 4.5L Pot
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178758095227_55626510893435
Price: 54.99 GBP
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A fabulous heirloom variety, Lord Napier is a top choice for UK gardeners due to its exceptional and reliable performance.
Produces an abundance of large, juicy nectarines, performing well even during cooler summers.
Features very soft, almost melting flesh with a wonderfully sweet and aromatic taste.
Ripens early in the season, with a harvest time of early August, ideal for the UK's climate.
Grows to a maximum size of H3m x W3m on Montclare Rootstock, a perfect compact size for average gardens.
Self-fertile, ensuring a good crop without needing a pollination partner.
Arrives professionally pruned to encourage a strong shape and vigorous growth.
Supplied in an EcoPot™, which uses 70% less plastic, is fully recyclable, and promotes a healthier root system.

Species: Peach
Flowering Time: March, April
Harvest Time: August
Taste: Juicy, melting flesh with a sweet, aromatic flavour
Uses: Eating, Making Jams
Position: Full sun
Soil: Prefers well drained, loamy soils. Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but may struggle in poorly draining soil.
Hardiness: Hardy, but may require some protection from very late frosts as this can damage the flowers and reduce the fruit yield for that year.
Pollination: Self-fertile. Doesn't require pollination to produce fruit, unlike many other species.
Pest & Disease: Good resistance. Shows some resistance to Peach Leaf Curl, but you should still monitor for it. Aphids and caterpillars can be washed away with soapy water.
Pruning: Some structural pruning should be done each winter to ensure your tree maintains a productive shape, which can improve yields and prevent disease.

Planting Time: Can be planted at any time of year.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For the first few months, water every other day, reducing to twice a week until autumn. In the second year, the root system should be established, so only water during dry spells when the leaves start to wilt. It is better to water heavily and less frequently than little and often.
Feeding: This plant does not require feeding.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: 9L Eco Pot (approx W15 x H30cm). Eco Pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable.
Height on Arrival: 60-90cm including pot
Age: Typically 18 to 36 months old
Rootstock: Montclare (limits eventual height)
Eventual Height & Spread: 3m x 3m
Time to First Crop: You may see your first nectarines after 2 years, with substantial crops developing 2-3 years after that.

Highlights

A fabulous heirloom variety, Lord Napier is a top choice for UK gardeners due to its exceptional and reliable performance.
Produces an abundance of large, juicy nectarines, performing well even during cooler summers.
Features very soft, almost melting flesh with a wonderfully sweet and aromatic taste.
Ripens early in the season, with a harvest time of early August, ideal for the UK's climate.
Grows to a maximum size of H3m x W3m on Montclare Rootstock, a perfect compact size for average gardens.
Self-fertile, ensuring a good crop without needing a pollination partner.
Arrives professionally pruned to encourage a strong shape and vigorous growth.
Supplied in an EcoPot™, which uses 70% less plastic, is fully recyclable, and promotes a healthier root system.

Variety Specifications

Species: Peach
Flowering Time: March, April
Harvest Time: August
Taste: Juicy, melting flesh with a sweet, aromatic flavour
Uses: Eating, Making Jams
Position: Full sun
Soil: Prefers well drained, loamy soils. Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but may struggle in poorly draining soil.
Hardiness: Hardy, but may require some protection from very late frosts as this can damage the flowers and reduce the fruit yield for that year.
Pollination: Self-fertile. Doesn't require pollination to produce fruit, unlike many other species.
Pest & Disease: Good resistance. Shows some resistance to Peach Leaf Curl, but you should still monitor for it. Aphids and caterpillars can be washed away with soapy water.
Pruning: Some structural pruning should be done each winter to ensure your tree maintains a productive shape, which can improve yields and prevent disease.

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Can be planted at any time of year.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For the first few months, water every other day, reducing to twice a week until autumn. In the second year, the root system should be established, so only water during dry spells when the leaves start to wilt. It is better to water heavily and less frequently than little and often.
Feeding: This plant does not require feeding.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: 9L Eco Pot (approx W15 x H30cm). Eco Pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable.
Height on Arrival: 60-90cm including pot
Age: Typically 18 to 36 months old
Rootstock: Montclare (limits eventual height)
Eventual Height & Spread: 3m x 3m
Time to First Crop: You may see your first nectarines after 2 years, with substantial crops developing 2-3 years after that.