Description Pacific Pride Nectarine is a high-quality yellow nectarine known for its rich flavor, attractive fruit, and dependable performance. It produces smooth-skinned nectarines with bright yellow flesh that balance sweetness and acidity beautifully—juicy, aromatic, and deeply satisfying at peak ripeness. This variety shines as a fresh-eating nectarine, offering classic summer flavor with excellent texture. Pacific Pride ripens mid-season and develops outstanding sugar when allowed to fully color on the tree, making it a favorite for home orchards that value flavor as much as productivity. Overview Classic yellow nectarine with rich, balanced flavor. Smooth skin and juicy, aromatic flesh. Excellent fresh-eating nectarine. Productive semi-dwarf tree for home orchards. Self-fertile—no pollination partner required. Growing Details Latin Name: Prunus persica var. nucipersica ‘Pacific Pride’Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soilRootstock: LovellHardiness: USDA Zone 6–9Bearing Age: 1–3 yearsSize at Maturity: 12–15 ft (semi-dwarf habit)Bloom Time: Mid-springRipening Time: Mid-seasonPollination: Self-fertileFruit Type: Freestone nectarinePests & Diseases: Nectarines can be prone to Peach Leaf Curl in cool, wet-spring climates; benefits from good airflow and appropriate dormant care Additional Notes Grower’s Insight: Pacific Pride is appreciated for its consistent eating quality—when harvested at full maturity, the fruit develops excellent sweetness without losing firmness. A strong choice for fresh eating, slicing, and summer desserts. Well suited for growers seeking a reliable, classic nectarine. Explore more peaches and nectarines in our collection: Peach & Nectarine Trees
