Ridge Road Garden Center Bareroot List for 2012

Nectarines

Rootstocks

Lovell -More tolerant of wet soils than Nemaguard. Also more cold hardy. Susceptible to nematodes in sandy soils. For plums, peaches, nectarines, apricots, prunes, almonds

Nemaguard -Vigorous, resists root-knot nematode. Excellent for well-drained soils. In poorly drained soil, plant on a hill. For nectarines, apricots, plums, prunes, almonds.

Citation -Peaches and nectarines dwarfed to 8 to 14 feet. Apricots and plums dwarfed to 3/4 of standard. Very tolerant of wet soil, induces early dormancy in dry soil. Very winter hardy. Resists root-knot nematodes. Trees bear at young age. (Zaiger)

Varieties for 2012

LeGrand on Nemgaurd Root stock Old favorite yellow-fleshed nectarine. Richly flavored, still one of the best. Very high taste-test scores. Attractive red and yellow skin. Harvest mid-to-late August in central California. 600 hours. Self-fruitful. $25

Mericrest on Lovell Rootstock Very cold hardy, frost hardy, late bloom. Crops after sub-zero winters. Large, red-skinned yellow freestone, rich tangy flavor - very high scoring in taste tests. Highly recommended. Mid-July in central California. 800 hours. Self-fruitful. $25

Arctic Jay White Peach on Citation Taste test winner: best of all fruits at the Dave Wilson Nursery blind fruit tasting held July 5, 1996.' Very attractive, firm, freestone fruit is richly flavored, with a balance of acid and sugar. Ripens between Arctic Glo and Heavenly White white nectarines. Estimated chill requirement: 500 hours or less. Self fruitful. Patent pending. (Zaiger) $30

Necta Zee Miniature Nectarine Sweet, very flavorful yellow freestone, beautiful red skin. Mid-June to early July in central California. Vigorous growth to 6 ft. Best self-fruitful miniature nectarine. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful. Pat. No. 6283 $28

Peaches

Rootstocks

Citation-Peaches and nectarines dwarfed to 8 to 14 feet. Apricots and plums dwarfed to 3/4 of standard. Very tolerant of wet soil, induces early dormancy in dry soil. Very winter hardy. Resists root-knot nematodes. Trees bear at young age. (Zaiger)

Lovell -More tolerant of wet soils than Nemaguard. Also more cold hardy. Susceptible to nematodes in sandy soils. For plums, peaches, nectarines, apricots, prunes, almonds.

St. Julian "A" Semi-dwarf rootstock for cold areas with fluctuating spring temperatures due to inconsistent spring weather conditions. Preferred over Citation in north coastal mountains and Oregon.

Varieties for 2012

Garden Gold Miniature Peach Delicious yellow freestone, ripe 2 weeks after Elberta, more vigorous than other miniatures. Later bloom, less susceptible to frost damage. Showy blossoms. 5-6 ft. tree. Estimated chill requirement: 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger $28

Arctic Supreme on Citation Rootstock Two-time taste test winner. Large, white flesh, nearly freestone when fully ripe. Red over cream colored skin. Sweet and tangy, fine delicate flavor, firm texture. Peak quality reached a short while after picking. Harvest late July/early August in Central Calif. 700 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger) $30

Gold Dust Peach on St Julian Earliest top quality peach. Yellow semi-freestone with exceptional flavor. Mid to late June in Central Calif. All-purpose, superb for eating fresh. 550 hours. Self-fruitful. July (Kim) Elberta $27

July Elberta on Citation Also called Early Elberta. Reliable heavy crops. Juicy, sweet, very flavorful yellow freestone. Very high-scoring in taste tests. For canning, freezing, or fresh use. 500 hours. Self fruitful. $27

O'Henry on Citation Popular fresh market yellow freestone now available for home planting. Large, firm, full red skin, superb flavor. Ripens early to mid-August in central Calif. Strong, vigorous, heavy bearing tree. 750 hours. Self-fruitful $26

Gleason Early Elberta on St Julian Rootstock Also called Improved Elberta or Lemon Elberta. Reliable frost hardy yellow freestone for Utah and Pacific NW. Juicy, rich flavor. Harvest 10 days before Elberta. Can/freeze/fresh. 800 hours. Self-fruitful. $27

Kaweah Peach on Lovell Rootstock Delicious true peach flavor with a good balance of sugar to acid and is an all purpose fruit good for fresh eating, baking, canning, jams and jellies. 500 chill hours. $26

J. H. Hale on Lovell Rootstock Old variety, still one of the best. Very large, firm, superb flavor. Fresh/canned. Ripe August 1st in central Calif. Excellent frost hardiness. 900 hours. Another nectarine or peach needed to pollenize such as Rio Oso Gem. $25

Loring Peach on Lovell Rootstock Taste test winner. Superb large yellow freestone. Excellent flavor and texture, low acid. Harvests over 2-3 week period, mid to late July in central CA. Requires little or no thinning. Excellent for home orchard. 750 hours. Self-fruitful. $26

Ranger Peach on Lovell Late blooming. Very cold hardy/frost hardy. Sweet, flavorful yellow freestone. Best choice for climates having severe cold in winter and spring. Harvest 2-3 weeks before Elberta. Showy bloom. 1000 hours. Self-fruitful. $26

Indian Blood Cling on Lovell Rootstock Large, late season canning peach. Red-skinned, red flesh, rich flavor. Blooms late, sets heavy crops. 800 hours. Self-fruitful $26

3 in 1 Fruit Salad on Lovell Rootstock -A combination of 3 of the following, Peach, Nectarine, Plum or Apricot. Cover all your bases in one tree! $45