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Hardired Nectarine Tree
Hardired Nectarine Tree
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A cold-hardy nectarine bred to shrug off late frosts and reward you with firm, freestone fruit that tastes like sun-warmed summer.
The Hardired nectarine (Prunus persica ‘Hardired’) was developed in Canada specifically for growers in cooler climates, where most nectarines sulk or refuse to set fruit. It produces medium-to-large fruit with smooth, glowing red-over-yellow skin and firm, yellow freestone flesh that pulls cleanly from the pit. The flavor is classic nectarine — sweet, rich, and aromatic with a bright tang — and the fruit holds up beautifully whether you eat it fresh off the branch, slice it into a salad, or bake it.
Why growers choose the Hardired
- Genuinely cold-hardy. Bred in Ontario for tough winters, it thrives in zones 5–8 where many nectarines fail, and its blossoms resist late-spring frost damage better than most.
- Freestone convenience. The firm yellow flesh separates cleanly from the stone, so slicing, canning, and freezing are quick and mess-free.
- Disease resistance. Hardired carries notable resistance to bacterial spot and is one of the more brown-rot-tolerant nectarines, meaning fewer sprays and more clean fruit.
- Self-fertile. A single tree sets a full crop on its own — no second tree required — making it ideal for smaller yards.
- Reliable producer. Vigorous and dependable, it bears heavily once established, ripening its fruit in August.
At a mature 10–12 feet tall and wide, Hardired fits a backyard orchard, a sunny corner of the garden, or a spot near the patio where you can pick fruit by hand. Kept pruned, it stays an easy size to harvest and net, and it doubles as a handsome flowering tree each spring.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We want you to love your UncommonWares! If it's not a fit, we'll gladly accept returns of unused, stock (non-custom) UncommonWares products within 15 days of purchase.
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The following applies only to UncommonWares branded product (other brands' policies are listed on their product page):
STOCK PRODUCTS - Stock products at UncommonWares are carefully curated and often in limited quantities. If you're lucky enough to grab some UW goods before they sell out, we feel certain you will enjoy your purchases. If for whatever reason stock items purchased need to be returned, please be sure it's in new, unused condition, in its original packaging and returned to the store within 15 days of purchase. Online Orders: Shipping charges are non-refundable and any return shipping cost incurred will not be reimbursed unless the product arrived damaged or incorrect product was sent. NOTE: Only stock, non-custom/non-personalized products can be returned.
CUSTOM PRODUCTS - UncommonWares custom products are created as ordered, therefore, all personalized/custom product sales are final. It is rare, but if your item arrives damaged or is defective, it must be reported within 10 business days for replacement. Simply email 4service@uncommonwares.com with a photo of the damage and any details about your order so we can efficiently process your replacement.
Please note that as a result of different textures and finishes colors will vary on products whether digitally imprinted or dyed. Products from separate dye lots may result in color shift. We always recommend coordinating instead of matching. In addition, what is shown on your screen may vary from your finished product. Slight color shifts are not considered defective and therefore cannot be returned nor replaced.
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