Nectarine ‘Lord Napier’

An early ripening variety that has white flesh which falls away from the stone inside to make eating the sweet and juicy fruit even easier! Nectarine ‘Lord Napier’ is a reliably heavy cropper once established. It is one of the best outdoor varieties, producing large fruits with excellent flavour, which can be harvested from August.

• Peach, Nectarine, and Apricot rootstocks:
• Peach Seedling – dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2.5m (8′)
• Mont Clare – Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 3m (10′)
• Torrinel – Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of 3m (10′)
• Krymsk 86 – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4m (13′)
• St. Julien – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4.5m (14′)

This variety is self-fertile and does not require a pollination partner.

Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.
Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.

Useful links:

How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.