'Lord Napier' Nectarine Tree
A fabulous heirloom variety
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Lord Napier' Nectarine Tree
- The outstanding performance of Lord Napier makes it the most popular nectarine for UK gardeners
- You can expect bundles of large, mouthwateringly juicy nectarines, even in the colder summers
- It ripens particularly early too, which is good for the UK's somewhat shorter warm period
- Expect to harvest early August
- The flesh is very soft, almost melting and the flavour is sweet and aromatic
- Max size H3m x W3m - Montclare Rootstock
- Self fertile - will produce good crops without pollination
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
The 'Lord Napier' nectarine tree can be cultivated in a pot of at least 50 centimetres, though it should be protected from temperatures below -5 degrees Celsius.
How big does it get?
The Lord Napier Nectarine Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Lord Napier Nectarine in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Lord Napier' nectarine tree prefers well-drained, fertile, and slightly acidic sandy loam soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Lord Napier' Nectarine Tree requires approximately 3 to 5 centimetres of water weekly to maintain its large, early-ripening nectarines.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Lord Napier' Nectarine Tree will need pruning. Prune in early spring just as buds begin to swell and temperatures rise above 5 degrees Celsius, cutting back older wood to encourage new fruiting branches.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Lord Napier' nectarine tree holds an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through most of the UK down to temperatures between -5°C and -10°C, though it may require winter protection in central and northerly locations or exposed sites.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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