Double Delight Nectarine Tree - Prunus persica

Double Delight Nectarine Tree (Prunus persica)

The Double Delight Nectarine Tree is a beloved choice for home gardeners seeking outstanding flavor and ornamental appeal in one package. Featuring stunning double pink blossoms that transform into dark red freestone fruit, this variety is prized for its rich, complex taste and exceptional productivity. When you buy Double Delight Nectarine online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're getting a mature, greenhouse-grown specimen ready to produce delicious fruit in your first season.

Landscaping Uses

Plant your nectarine tree in a prominent sunny location where you can enjoy both its spring blooms and summer fruit harvest. Position it on the sunniest side of your home or building to protect tender flowers from harsh winds and late frosts. This self-fertile variety thrives as a specimen tree in landscapes with well-draining soil and at least six to eight hours of direct daily sunlight.

Specifications

Height: 12–15 feet
Width: 10–12 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
Water: Moderate; weekly deep watering
Soil: Well-draining, amended with compost
USDA Zones: 5–9

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces abundant sweet, freestone fruit ideal for fresh eating, baking, and preserving
• Self-fertile, so you need only one tree for a generous harvest
• Exceptional early-season fruiting means a longer picking window
• Gorgeous ornamental value with showy double blooms and minimal maintenance requirements

Planting & Care

Plant your nectarine tree in well-draining soil enriched with compost, digging a hole twice as wide as the root ball. Water deeply once weekly, keeping soil consistently moist without waterlogging. After six weeks of growth and once frost danger passes, apply a balanced fertilizer such as 12-12-12. During the first two years, prune in late winter or early spring to establish an open-center shape and maximize fruit production, making cuts at 45-degree angles with sharp pruning shears.