Sunmist Nectarine (Low-Chill)

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2025 Winter/Spring Shipping Season 

All orders are for 2025 Winter/Spring

All trees will be shipped bare-root and dormant All trees will be shipped bare-root and dormant with exception of 1-3 foot, 2-Gallon.

Spring Shipping Schedule

Plant Zones 8-9: Late January – February
Plant Zones 8-7: February – March
Plant Zones 6-5: April – early May

 For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.


The ‘Sunmist’ Nectarine, released in 1994, is the perfect choice for growers seeking a high-quality, early-ripening fruit. Known for its vigorous trees with a spreading growth habit, ‘Sunmist’ produces large, symmetrical nectarines with white flesh and a semi-freestone pit, offering both beauty and ease of eating. The fruit boasts a nearly 100% red blush. Plus, with its exceptional resistance to bacterial spot, this cultivar ensures a healthier, more reliable harvest. For growers looking to deliver premium fruit year after year, ‘Sunmist’ offers both performance and visual appeal.

Low-chill fruit varieties, requiring fewer than 300 chill hours, are ideal for warmer climates in the southern states. These fruit trees thrive in regions with mild winters, ensuring reliable harvests of delicious, high-quality fruit without the need for cold winters.

Chill Hours: 300

Rootstock – Nemaguard.

Height 15' - 25' (Standard Size)
Spread 15' - 25'
Tree Form Rounded crown with upwardly-reaching branches
USDA Zone 9 (300 chill hours)
Blooms February - April
Drops Fruit or Nuts May - June
Soil Adapted to upland, well drained, sandy clay or loam
Soil pH 6.0 - 7.0
Light requirements Full Sun
Pollination Self-fertile, grafted. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production

Spacing 18' - 20'
Pruning Prune peach trees in late winter by removing dead wood, thinning the center for airflow, shortening side branches to 3-4 buds, and cutting away suckers to encourage healthy growth and fruiting. Once mature, peaches should be pruned yearly for best fruit production.
Fertilization Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late season tender growth that can be damaged by early frosts.
Watering Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center.

At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting. 

In Spring we ship bare-root, dormant trees. All plants are dipped in a root gel before shipping and wrapped in plastic to retain moisture.

Spring: All trees are shipped bare-root.
Fall: All trees are shipped in containers.

For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.

Alachua, FL

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