Spring Bright Nectarine

Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Spring Bright'

$149⁹⁹

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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

Spring Bright Nectarine highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Spring Bright'
Growing Zones

7-9
Mature Height

12 - 18 Feet
Mature Spread

12 - 15 Feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well-Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Fall Color

Yellow
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

Late Winter
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring
Harvest Time

Early Season

Growing Zones 7-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

Early Sweet Favorite Spring Bright Nectarine Tree!

Dark-Red Skin
Crisp Flesh Ripens Soft, Sweet & Juicy
Bright, Sweet Yellow Flesh
Ripens Early Season & Long Harvest Period
Grow Commercial Quality Fruit at Home
Showy Pink Blooms
Flowers are Sweetly Fragrant
Ornamental Specimen
Nutritious Homegrown Fruit - High in Antioxidants
Fuzzless Skin is Kid-Friendly
Clingstone Fruit
Self-Fertile - But Larger Harvest With a Partner
Low 500-600 Chill Hours

Have you ever tasted sunshine? You'll love plucking your own homegrown harvest to relish the full-bodied flavor that can never be compared to store-bought!

Add this vigorous fruiting tree to your landscape for a productive boost in food security for your family! The Spring Bright Nectarine Tree (Prunus persica var nucipersica 'Spring Bright') produces large, uniform fruit with notably high levels of antioxidants!

Spring Bright Nectarine is a rare commercial favorite that is great in the home garden. Fuzzless, dark red skin covers this rich yellow-fleshed Nectarine!

These sweet gems ripen early in the season. It's no wonder why orchards add Spring Bright and this exceptional variety is popular at farmer's markets. The attractive fruit of Spring Bright is firm in texture and sweet, yet well-balanced in flavor.

You'll also gain value and convenience from this commercially grown tree. It features a long harvest with delicious Nectarines from firm and crunchy when picked early, then the fruit matures to soft, sweet, and juicy!

A medium-sized tree, Spring Bright won't take up precious space in your landscape to deliver a bounty of delectable fruit!

How to Use Spring Bright Nectarine Tree In The Landscape

Your kids will love the fuzz-free fruit and of course, the taste, but may not know just how high the levels of healthy antioxidants, phenolics, and chlorogenic acid can be found in Spring Bright Nectarines!

Add them to smoothies, salads and enjoy them fresh. Dry them for a long-lasting snack, or create delicious preserves and fruit leather.

Now, don't forget that Edible Landscaping makes the most of your space...and this tree also delivers an incredible ornamental display with fragrant pink blooms that light up your yard in spring!

Plant as a fantastic specimen in your front yard or as lush shade over backyard seating areas! These are already a great size for any landscape but you can keep them pruned smaller to tuck into existing orchards or established landscapes with ease!

#ProPlantTips For Care

Grow a bounty easily with expertly-grown trees from Nature Hills! Sunlight, water, and well-drained soil will do the rest!

Fruit trees do their very best in full sun, plant your tree in at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Moderate moisture throughout the growing season will keep your tree stress-free!

Plant Nectarines in fertile, highly organic soil, your tree will appreciate a thick layer of mulch over the soil as well to better insulate and retain moisture!

For more planting success tips, head over to our Garden Blog where more Fruit Tree Planting, Fruit Tree Pruning and Success Tips can be found!

Order Spring Bright Nectarine tree from the fruit experts at NatureHills.com right away! This year's inventory won't last long!