Prunus persica nucipersica ( Stribling Giant Free Nectarine )
Most adaptable of all fruit trees for home garden . When engraft , they should be spaced to allow a counterpane of 20 to 25 feet . At 3 to 4 years of age , they set out to bear heavy crops and make peak productivity at 8 to 12 years . To maintain size and encourage newfangled ontogenesis , heavy pruning is needed . nectarine tree , like Prunus persica , require well - drain grime and a regular fertilizing program ....