Fruit Tree Database

Fruit Type

Nectarine

Variety/Cultivar

Silver King

Fruit Description

An oblong, medium to large sized nectarine with dark red skin over a creamy ground colour and white, juicy flesh. Good flavour. Freestone.

Common Uses

Origin

J. Prim, Pyrenees Orientales, Southern France. Mutation of "Armking".

Pollination

All peaches and nectarines are self-fertile.

Chill Hours

Estimated 550 hours

Blossom Time

Unknown

Harvest Time

-15 days Independence

Production Notes

A large nectarine with white flesh and good flavour. Vigorous, willowy tree that can be hard to manage, but normally has a good and heavy crop.

Disease Susceptibility

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