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Apple 'Golden D.'
Apple 'Pink Lady'
Apricot 'Blenheim'
Melons
Nectarine 'Double Delight'
Nectarine 'Harko'
Nectarine 'Liz's Late'
Peach 'Rio Oso G.'
Pear '20th Century'
Pear 'Shinseiki'
Persimmon 'Fuyu'
Pluot 'Flavor King'
Pluot 'Flavor S.'
Pomegranate 'W'
Raspberry, Red

Genus: Prunus Specific Epithet: persica Variety: 'Liz's Late'
Nutrient Richness (of 65): 3 Vitamins (highest in) : Potassium, C Calories/Cup: 50
Phonetic: PROO-nus PER-see-kuh

Family: Roseaceae

Root Meanings: Plum family /Of or from Persia Origin: California CA
Native: Yes
Common Name(s) : Liz's Late Nectarine
Zones: 3, 7-9, 14-16, 18 Exposure: Full Sun

Water: Regular

Type: Tree

Persistence: Deciduous
Height: 10-15 ft Spread: 15-20 ft Growth Rate: --
Blooms: Spring Flowers: Pink Fruit: Late August-early September

Features:

  • 600-700 hours chilling
  • Sprightly sweet, intense spicy flavor
  • Harvest late August to early September
  • Self-fruitful

Considerations:

  • Planted in former plum bed in winter 2011

Kitchen Use:

  • Fresh eating
  • Baking