Red Diamond Nectarine Tree

Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Red Diamond'

$149⁹⁹

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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
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

Red Diamond Nectarine Tree highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Red Diamond'
Growing Zones

6-9
Mature Height

12 - 15 feet
Mature Spread

10 - 12 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Medium
Fall Color

Yellow, Brown
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

Late Winter
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones 6-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

The Red Diamond Nectarine Tree (Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Red Diamond') is indeed a diamond in the rough! The smooth red skin hides a luscious golden-yellow interior that's firm and sweet! Plus this tree stays smaller, allowing almost any yard and orchard to include one with no worry about it taking up too much space!

Spring starts in a flourish of incredibly beautiful pink flowers that smother the entire petite tree! Followed by the bright green leaves, these become magnificent little ornamental trees that look right at home in the orchard as they do as a stand-out specimen in your front yard!

Red Diamond ripens around July or August depending on your climate, just in time for summer barbecues! The refreshing fruit is so sweet and juicy that you'll need very little sugar when creating pies, jams and sauces! Whiz into a breakfast smoothie or ice cream, add to your morning yogurt or cereal, and as always, these are healthy treats kids love!

Planting and Application:

Nectarine Trees are typically shipped with their lower limbs still intact, allowing you a wide range of uses for your tree once you receive it! Keep those bottom branches and use these as large shrubs that define your property when planted in hedgerows, or great privacy when planted in groups.

Prune smaller and into a tree-form to enjoy these as petite accents by your front door, shade your patio or even plant in large containers around your seating areas or on a sunny porch! The flowers and fall color make Red Diamond as ornamental as any, with the bonus of delectable fruit too! Beauty and food sustainability rolled into one!

Smooth Red Skin
Refreshing Yellow Interior
Mid-Season Harvest
Smaller Sized Tree
Fragrant Pink Blossoms

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Nectarine Trees love full sun and do best in 6 hours or more of direct light a day. Provide a well-drained enriched site with plenty of mulch and water access. These hardy trees are heat resistant and self-fruitful, but more is always merrier, so plant with a couple of other similar varieties for larger crops!

Full Sun
Well-Drained Enriched Soil
500-600 Chill Hours
Prune When Dormant
Read More Fruit Tree Planting & Care

Order today and let Red Diamond Nectarine Tree become the crown jewel of your garden! Order now at NatureHills.com and have your garden delivered to your door!