Fantasia Nectarine Tree
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Fantasia'
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| #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 |
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| #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
Fantasia Nectarine Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Growing Zones 5-9
Succulently Sweet Fantasia Nectarine Tree!
- Red Blushed Fruit
- Aromatic Flavorful Flesh
- Large Juicy Sweet & Spicy Flavor
- Freestone
- Self Pollinating
- Gorgeous Early Spring Pink Flowers
- Late Season Harvest
- Long Hang Time
- Produce Large Fruit
- Gorgeous Spring Blooms
- Canning, Fresh Eating & Desserts!
- 200-300 Chill Hours
Sometimes referred to as a "bald peach," the Nectarine is a great addition to your orchard. Our Sweet Fantasia Nectarine (Prunus persica var nucipersica 'Fantasia') is a popular fruit tree with large, freestone fruit!
This variety offers growers a late-season harvest of sweet, tangy fruit that has many of the same properties as a peach, minus the fuzz! The large yellow freestone fruit is as quality a crop as it can get!
A perpetually high-scorer in taste tests, the Sweet Fantasia is the peach's more interesting cousin. The fruit itself is more aromatic than the peach, with sweet, succulent flesh that has a bit of a spicy afterbite.
No summer is complete without feeling the childhood joy of fresh nectarine juice on the chin, it's practically a rite of summer in some areas of the country. The late-season harvest produces firm, and tangy fruits, while late-harvest fruits tend to be sweeter with a more robust flavor profile. Let the fruit hang on the tree if you like sweeter and juicier fruit.
How to Use Fantasia Nectarine Tree In The Landscape
The Sweet Fantasia Nectarine offers plenty of culinary uses. Pick it straight from the tree, and then eat it by itself, slice it into a fruit salad, or fabulous jellies, jams and preserves. This freestone fruit makes preparation easy for use in dessert recipes calling for peaches, including pies, crisps and cobblers. Wonderful for canning!
The Nectarines trees themselves are stunning! The dazzling pink spring bloom is a sight to behold! Plus the large, bright yellow, firm fruit features a pretty red blush.
A fantastic size for casting lush shade over patio and garden beds. The beautiful bloom makes this a perfect ornamental tree for front yard landscaping as well as beautiful ornamentation for your back seating areas!
Park a chair or blanket beneath the beautiful limbs to watch the bees and butterflies go about their business on the fragrant blooms. Or watch as your juicy harvest ripens and pluck healthy snacks right from the branches!
Prune smaller as needed to maintain a tree perfect for smaller properties or for use in hedgerows for property definition and privacy. Tuck into an existing orchard for ease of harvest and space-saving convenience!
#ProPlantTips For Care
Our Sweet Fantasia Nectarine is a self-pollinator, making it an ideal option for the home gardener! The tree's low chill requirement makes it just the variety for a range of different climates. Hardy in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.
Fruit trees require full sun for the most vigorous growth and best harvest. Provide at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, favoring the drying power of the morning sun.
Provide ample water for your young tree while it becomes established, not allowing it to dry out between waterings. Then reduce to moderate, yet consistent moisture during the heat of summer and when fruiting. While drought-tolerant, it’s best to protect your investment by providing supplemental watering in times of need.
Plant in rich, organically enhanced, well-drained, fertile soil. A generous layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill.
Often planted alongside Apple, Cherry or Pear trees, the Nectarine is a vigorous grower that requires pruning and thinning to ensure crop consistency. Hold the Sweet Fantasia Nectarine to any height with summer pruning. Moderate soil fertility and good drainage are a must.
Protect from frost pockets with good air circulation and prune to keep an open canopy so that both sunlight and airflow reach the interior. Head over to read more on Nectarine Tree Care in our Garden Blog where more Fruit Tree Planting, Fruit Tree Pruning and Fruit Tree Information can be found!
You’ll love growing your own fruit! There’s nothing better than homegrown produce! Order your own Fantasia Nectarine Tree from NatureHills.com today!
