Botanical profile

Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'PF-11'

Latin name
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'PF-11'
Common name
Nectarine ‘PF-11’
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Rosaceae

Prunus persica var. nucipersica ‘PF‑11’ is a medium to large ornamental and fruiting nectarine, known for its smooth, bright red-orange skin and juicy, sweet, fragrant flesh, ideal for fresh consumption, desserts, and homemade preserves. Suited to temperate regions like Quebec with winter protection depending on the site, this variety offers a white spring bloom that attracts bees and butterflies while announcing abundant summer harvests. Its rounded and balanced habit integrates perfectly into a residential orchard, a large edible garden, or espaliered against a sunny wall. Easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil, ‘PF‑11’ combines aesthetics, yield, and taste quality for gardeners seeking a decorative and productive nectarine.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5–8
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular, spaced after establishment
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Well drained, fertile
Minimum temperature
-25°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White (spring)
Fruiting
Smooth red-orange nectarines, juicy and sweet flesh for fresh consumption, baking, and canning
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3–4 m (10–13 ft)
Width
8–11 ft (2.5–3.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate to fast
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Nectarine tree
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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