Nectarine- Cavalier

The Cavalier Nectarine fruit will have orange to yellow skin blushed with dark red. The flesh of the nectarine is resistant to brown rot. It will produce fruit after 3-5 years. Fruit will be ready for harvest aroud mid August. The Cavalier Nectarine tree is a self fruiting tree so it doesn't require cross poolination. You will need to plant this tree in full sun with a well drained, fertile soil. 

Mature Hight: 20-25 ft.

Hardiness Zone: 5-9

Medium size, firm, aromatic, with yellow freestone. Cavalier Nectarine has orange-yellow skin blushed with mottled dark red. This nectarine has flesh that is resistant to brown rot. Cavalier Nectarine comes from Virginia. It ripens mid to late July in Central California, one week before Alberta peach.

Cavalier nectarines soften rapidly and are best if picked while in a firm condition. It requires approximately 700-800 chilling hours. Cavalier is self-fruitful so does not require cross pollination and needs to be planted in a good site with well-drained and fertile soil.