{"title":"Nectaplum(R) Trees (Nectarine x Plum Hybrid)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bare-root-tree-offer\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBare Root Tree Savings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix and match eligible bare root trees: \u003cstrong\u003ebuy 3, save 5%\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003ebuy 10, save 15%\u003c\/strong\u003e; or \u003cstrong\u003ebuy 6 and receive free standard shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lower 48 only. Discounts and shipping thresholds are calculated separately from potted plants and perennials. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eSee complete shipping details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"seasonal-plant-offers\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBare Root Tree Offers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix and match eligible bare root trees: buy 3 and save 5%, or buy 10 and save 15%. Orders with 6 eligible bare root trees ship free to the Lower 48. Bare root trees, potted trees, and perennial plants are counted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eNectaplums are interspecific stone-fruit hybrids with nectarine and plum heritage. Their fruit can combine smooth skin, complex sweetness and traits from both parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a Bare Root Nectaplum Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the listed chill-hour requirement and USDA zone guidance to your location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview whether a pollinizer is recommended for the selected variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck rootstock, mature size and harvest period before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny site with well-drained soil and follow product-specific pruning, pollination and care guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-navigation-links\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bareroot-trees\"\u003eAll Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nectarine-trees\"\u003eNectarine Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plum-trees\"\u003ePlum Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pluot-trees\"\u003ePluot Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aprium-trees\"\u003eAprium Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nectarine-nectaplum-a-spice-zee","title":"Spice Zee Nectaplum Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpice Zee Nectaplum is as much an ornamental showpiece as it is a fruit tree. Spring begins with a vivid display of pink blossoms, followed by burgundy-red foliage that deepens toward dark red-green as the season advances. Against that dramatic canopy, medium-sized fruit develops from dark maroon to rosy pink, concealing juicy white flesh with a flavor that genuinely suggests both nectarine and plum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe taste is sweet, tangy, aromatic, and difficult to compare to ordinary stone fruit, making Spice Zee especially exciting for fresh eating and creative desserts. Its low-chill requirement brings this unusual harvest within reach of many mild-winter gardens, while the semi-dwarf habit keeps the tree suitable for a home orchard. For gardeners who want a tree that earns its space through flowers, foliage, and distinctive fruit, Spice Zee delivers interest from early spring through summer harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and well-drained soil. Citation rootstock produces a manageable semi-dwarf tree. Prune for light and airflow, thin crowded fruit when needed, and provide steady moisture during development to support fruit size and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpice Zee is self-fruitful and can produce alone. Another compatible stone fruit nearby can increase pollinator activity and may support fruit set while adding a contrasting flavor or harvest period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpice Zee Nectaplum Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-sized fruit with red-purple skin and juicy white flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic, juicy, sweet-tangy, with distinct nectarine and plum notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium fresh eating, desserts, baking, preserves, and fruit plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-July to mid-August, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 200–300 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; another compatible stone fruit can be beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flavor-king-pluot-tree-1\"\u003eFlavor King Pluot\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dapple-dandy-plumcot-tree\"\u003eDapple Dandy Pluot\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apricot-aprium-flavor-delight-semi-dwarf\"\u003eFlavor Delight Aprium\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, excellent drainage, open-canopy pruning, and fruit thinning when needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spice Zee was developed by Zaiger Genetics in Modesto and became the first widely marketed fruit under the NectaPlum® name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543322746993,"sku":"FT131","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/SpiceZee1.jpg?v=1766094695"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/collections\/nectaplum_810bb677-b675-4dd1-af12-8f6ad9ee0869.jpg?v=1786831278","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/nectaplum-trees.oembed","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}