Arctic Jay White Nectarine

Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock. Zones: 4-9 Chill hours: 500-800 Bloom Time: Mid-Season (Based on typical Central Valley California weather) Harvest: July 1 - July 15 Looks: Very attractive, firm, freestone fruit. Personality: Richly flavored, with a balance of acid and sugar. Facts of note: The Arctic Jay nectarine is a superbly flavored white nectarine and one of the earliest introductions from renowned fruit hybridizer Floyd Zaiger. A consistent top taste-test winner, the Arctic Jay nectarine offers an ideal balance of acidity and sweetness, resulting in a richly flavored fruit with firm, smooth flesh and a distinctive spicy finish. The Arctic Jay nectarine tree is a self-fruitful freestone variety that ripens in the early mid-season and is known for its exceptional adaptability, producing well in USDA zones 4 through 9. Its fruit features dark red-blushed skin covering about 80% of the surface, adding to its visual appeal. Vigorous and highly productive, the Arctic Jay nec