Candy Sprinkles Nectarine Tree
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Candy Sprinkles'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Candy Sprinkles Nectarine Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 6-9
So unique, the smooth burgundy skin of the Candy Sprinkles Nectarine Tree (Persica var. nucipersica 'Candy Sprinkles') will leave you breathless when you slice it open to reveal the apricot-yellow flesh sprinkled with pinks and reds inside! Super sweet, this is a delightful fruit inside and out and features a hint of tropical flavors!
The gorgeous pink spring blossoms are fragrant and a pollinator's favorite! Then the longer dark-green foliage emerges to fill out your tree until fall frosts. Then the burgundy-red blushed skinned fruits begin forming and are sweet and smooth with a slightly spicy aftertaste!
Candy Sprinkles ripens late summer for most climates and is ready for late summer! These are self-fertile trees and you'll love the easy-to-prep freestone fruit for fresh eating snacks, pies, tarts, preserves and more!
Planting and Application:
Nectarine Trees are fantastic front and back yard landscaping trees that can take the place of that simple flowering tree and provide you a fruiting and flowering tree that rewards you for years to come with shade, fruit and fall color too! Dual-purpose edible landscaping ensures you have both beauty and food sustainability in your garden and huge harvests of delectable, healthy homegrown produce!
Candy Sprinkles is beautiful inside and out, and is ideal for a garden accent or specimen! Any sunny site will become enhanced by these pink blossoms and uniquely hued fruit! Not to mention the privacy and shade the handsome foliage lends you and your local songbird population! Of course, they're just the new Nectarine of a different hue that your orchard has been needing!
- Unique Burgundy Skinned Fruit
- Fragrant Pink Blossoms
- Self-Fertile & Freestone
- Mid-Summer Harvest
- Yellow Sweet Flesh Sprinkled Pink & Red
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Nectarine Tree care is not as difficult as you'd think, they need full sun for the most blooms and fruit and does best in a very well-drained location that's enriched. Provide moderate, yet consistent moisture access and a thick layer of mulch over the surface, favoring some extra moisture in harsh times and regular fertility.
- Full Sun
- Moderate Yet Regular Moisture
- Enriched Well-Drained Soil & Mulch
- Prune When Dormant - Easily Keep Under 10 Feet
- 400-600 Chill Hours
Candy Sprinkles Nectarine Tree is such a unique flowering tree and delicious specimen that you'll not wait for your harvest every year! Get fruit trees no one on your block has yet - delivered to your door - by NatureHills.com!
