Hello, I live in the San Fernando valley area of Los Angeles. I would like to plant a few semi dwarf fruit trees. I’m wondering about pollination. Would a snow queen nectarine, peach, plum, and Apricot tree be able to pollinate themselves?
Snow Queen is self fertile.
Most varieties of peach and Apricot Trees are self pollinating trees.
Plum Trees generally need another pollinator, but their are some varieties now available as self pollinating.
If you know the variety of Plum you can check which tree's make the best pollinator choice.
I live in the Arizona desert and wondered if I would be wasting my time trying to grow a nectarine tree?
Its a harsh hot environment, but not impossible with the right soil preparation and diligent water management.
It's important to choose a suitable variety. This paper from UofA extension doesn't list nectarines, but note the introduction and some of the important criteria for selection. A local garden center would be a good place to inquire.
https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1269.pdf
Nectarine may be one of the more difficult fruits to grow there, many people have problems. Jeff Ho says:
"Try a very early bloom variety. I’ve heard good results from Arctic Star White Nectarine."
http://www.greenthumbjeff.com/2010/04/the-fundamentals-of-growing-fruits-in-arizona/
I’m leaving in south Florida area. Where can I buy those trees or seed to plant? Do you think they will grow there? Regards, Roody
It won't be easy to grow just any variety of stone fruit (peach and nectarine) an pome fruit (pear and apple) in south Florida, but it's possible if you select the right variety. The big issue is that most varieties require a cold winter to induce flowering and fruiting.
This article from the University of Florida has some authoritative information and links to other pertinent articles.
http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/fruits/deciduous-fruit-trees.html
My nectarie tree was growing great. I pruned it while it was dormant so I was waiting for the growing season. The flowers started showing and the leaves started budding and growing. Then all of a sudden they all just wilted and died. Some new shoots started showing then they died too. I noticed a neighbor had a similar problem but their second blooming still seems to be going well. I am baffled all of my other fruit trees are fine. Peach plum apple and citrus. Grapes are growing well too.
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Hi, I have a Nectarine Tree and one branch is dead. Should I leave it alone or cut it off? Please see pictures I have attached. Thank you so much for the help and your time.. Bill P La Verne Ca.
Hi, I have a Nectarine Tree and one branch is dead should I leave it alone or cut it off? Please see pictures I have attached.. Thank you so much for the help and your time.. Bill P La Verne Ca.
In this case the only option you really have is to leave the main trunk branch.
If you prune; you run the risk of no support for the bearing branch and leave the one remaining branch open to pests and disease.
You may have to make the hard decision of whether you want to save this tree or replace it.
Tree is 3 years in the ground. This year massive flowers, zero fruit.
If your tree is flowering but not setting fruit; you may have a pollination issue. Do you have other trees, shrubs or perennials that would help attract bees or other pollinating friends?
Here are a few articles for you that may help.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/nectarines/nectarine-tree-not-fruiting.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/pollinator-friendly-plants.htm