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Lord Napier



The most popular nectarine grown in the UK.

Origin: Hertfordshire UK, 1860

Pollination: Lord Napier is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop.  Pollination partners

Lord Napier peach and nectarine trees produced to order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2024

We do not stock this variety, but we can produce custom-graft trees for you. Trees can be grafted on any of the following rootstocks:

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenAdaptabilSemi-vigorous £39.00

Custom graft trees would be supplied in December 2025. More details of our custom grafting service here.

History and description of Lord Napier

Lord Napier is one of the most popular varieties of nectarine. The fruit is large. It has a dark crimson flushed skin and white juicy flesh. Crops well and regularly but needs protection against leaf curl.

Characteristics of Lord Napier peach and nectarine trees

UseDessert
ColourWhite Fleshed
Flavour
Fruit size
Picking time
Season of useMid Aug
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
Cropping
Pollination date0
Pollination group
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
PollinatorsPollination partners
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