Zone 5 Nectarine Trees
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Three nectarines rated hardy through all of zone 5, down to -20°F.
More About Zone 5 Nectarines
Hardy through all of zone 5: Fantasia, Flavortop and Mericrest.
Every one of these is self-fertile, so one plant will fruit. Our nectarine pollination map shows which ones bloom together.
For jam and jelly: Fantasia and Mericrest.
Other zones: Zone 4 Nectarines · Everything for Zone 5.
Questions We Get
What does zone 5 mean on your scale?
On our MFTC scale, zone 5 means the coldest night you should plan for (the 1-in-30-year low) falls between -20°F and -10°F. Zone 5a runs -20°F to -15°F and zone 5b runs -15°F to -10°F. That is colder than a USDA zone 5, which is built on the average yearly low, so run your address through our cold hardiness calculator instead of going off a USDA map.
Do I need two nectarine trees?
No. Every nectarine on this page is self-fertile.
Not sure what to plant? We'll pick your trees.
Tell us about your place, your goals and your budget. We'll pick what fits, build the order for you and email it over within 1 to 2 days.