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Nectarines
Genetically, nectarines are almost identical to peaches, differing only by having fuzzless skin. Selective breeding has also led to characteristic nectarine flavors and textures distinguishable from peach. The DWN home garden nectarine varieties - white and yellow, subacid and balanced, low-chill and cold hardy, taste test winners - are the best selection anywhere.




Edible Ornamental: varieties having both tasty fruit and especially attractive tree, foliage, bloom or long-hanging fruit characteristics.
Taste Test Winner: varieties that have made the highest overall scores at Dave Wilson Nursery fruit tastings.
DWN Top 100: the 100 best-selling DWN fruit varieties for retail nurseries, including many of the most well-proven varieties.
Zaiger Variety: developed by Zaiger's Inc. Genetics of Modesto, California. Dave Wilson Nursery is the exclusive U.S. licensor and primary propagator.