Nectarine Tree 'Madame Blanchette'
Prunus persica var. nectarina 'Madame Blanchette'
- Medium sized, orange-red skinned fruits.
- Gorgeously juicy and sweet.
- Blossom has a good resistance to frost damage.
- Self Fertile.
- St Julien A rootstock.
Supplied as a bare root tree pruned to approximately 3-4 ft (90-120cm) tall including roots.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late November / early December1 or more £24.95GBP each. Group & quantity discounts
Description
Originating from Holland, the fruits of MME Blanchette are not the largest of Nectarines, but are certainly one of the sweetest and juiciest!
As the flower of this variety has good frost resistance, fruit set is rarely troubled by late frosts - making it perfect for more Northern gardeners. A prolific and heavy cropper.
- Season of use mid August.
- Self Fertile.
- First introduced 1935, Holland.
- Grown on St Julien A rootstock for an ultimate height of 12 - 15 feet (3.65 - 4.6 metres) but can easily be kept at a height of 6 - 8 feet (1.8 - 2.4 metres).
Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.
Pricing
Available from APPROXIMATELY late November / early December
This product is subject to group discount if you are buying multiple products from the same pricing group. Other products in this group are...
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Nectarine Tree 'Lord Napier'
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Peach Tree 'Jalousia'
Peach Tree 'Redhaven'
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