Fruit trees

Nectarine ‘PF-11’

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Hardiness Zone 5–8

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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.

Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'PF-11'

Soil and care

The rightconditions.

Fertilization Balanced spring salad

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite (spring)
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmooth red-orange nectarines, juicy and sweet flesh for fresh consumption, baking, and canning
Maximum height3–4 m (10–13 ft)
Maximum width8–11 ft (2.5–3.5 m)
Growth rateModerate to fast
Hardiness zoneZone 5–8
Minimum temperature-25°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies