Item Number: FT131
Spice Zee Nectaplum Tree
Unique fruit, sweet and tangy.
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Description
Description
Spice 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. The 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. Spice Zee was developed by Zaiger Genetics in Modesto and became the first widely marketed fruit under the NectaPlum name.
Plant 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.
Spice 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.
Spice Zee Nectaplum Tree Details
- Fruit: Medium-sized fruit with red-purple skin and juicy white flesh
- Flavor and texture: Aromatic, juicy, sweet-tangy, with distinct nectarine and plum notes
- Best uses: Premium fresh eating, desserts, baking, preserves, and fruit plates
- Harvest: Mid-July to mid-August
- USDA zones: 6–10
- Chill hours: About 200–300 hours
- Tree size: Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock
- Rootstock: Citation
- Pollination: Self-fruitful; another compatible stone fruit can be beneficial
- Recommended pollinizers or companions: Consider Flavor King Pluot, Dapple Dandy Pluot, or Flavor Delight Aprium
- Special care: Full sun, excellent drainage, open-canopy pruning, and fruit thinning when needed
- Something Special: Spice Zee was developed by Zaiger Genetics in Modesto and became the first widely marketed fruit under the NectaPlum name.
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Bare Root Tree Savings & Free Shipping
Bare Root Tree Savings & Free Shipping
Build your orchard and save by mixing and matching eligible bare root trees across qualifying varieties:
- Buy 3 qualifying bare root trees and save 5%
- Buy 10 qualifying bare root trees and save 15%
- Buy 6 qualifying bare root trees and receive free standard shipping
Ordering fewer than six trees? Orders of one to five qualifying bare root trees ship for a $29.99 fixed rate by FedEx or UPS.
Eligible trees may be combined within the BareRoot Trees shipping group. Potted plants, perennial bare roots, and fall perennials are tracked in separate shipping groups and do not count toward these thresholds.
Free standard and fixed-rate shipping offers apply to qualifying deliveries within the contiguous 48 states. USPS and expedited delivery are charged separately. Manufacturer-direct, dropship, and specially packaged products are excluded unless otherwise stated.
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Cannot ship to the following states: HI, AK, PR, GU, VI
Shipping Weight: 5.0 lb
Dimensions: 47.5"L x 7.3"W x 2.75"H
Features
Features
- Bare Root
- Patented Variety
- Self-fruitful
- Suited to Warmer Climates
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
Limited Dormant Tree & Plant Guarantee
* Claim deadline is June 15th
We guarantee that your dormant tree or plant will arrive in good, viable condition. If your tree arrives in substandard condition, notify us within 3 days of delivery. Please email pictures of the box, inside packaging, the tree and its roots to helpdesk@groworganic.com. We will investigate your claim and process a request to exchange or refund the damaged product.
If your dormant tree or plant has not grown new leaves by June 15th, you may be eligible for our Limited Dormant Tree & Plant Guarantee. This guarantee provides for a store credit for the purchase price of the tree, excluding shipping. Please see the Instructions below.
Important Dates:
- April 1st Dormant trees/plants must be planted in the ground
- May 15th Perform scratch test, if no new leaves have grown
- June 15th Deadline to apply for a dormant tree/plant credit
All required documentation must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. Claims or documentation received after June 15th will be denied, without exception. Instructions listed below
Terms and Conditions
We cannot guarantee that your tree or plant will remain alive and healthy after it is received, or bear fruit as there are too many variables in your environment that are beyond our control (i.e. soil preparation, weed and pest control, proper irrigation, chill hours, compatible hardiness for your growing zone, proper choice of pollinator, extreme weather, rodent damage, disease, etc.).
We cannot guarantee that we will be able to provide a replacement tree/plant of the same species either that same growing season or in future years. Customers are responsible for all shipping fees associated with replacement trees and plants.
If we determine that the tree you purchased directly from us is not viable, we will issue you a store credit (not a refund) for the purchase price of the affected dormant tree or plant. Shipping is not included in the dormant tree/plant guarantee. Store credits can be used to purchase any product we sell and are valid for use only until July 1st of the following year.
Historically, 98% of our dormant trees and plants grow and thrive when they have been cared for and planted using our growing guides. Dormant trees and plants must be planted in the ground by April 1st in order to be eligible for credit. If the ground in your area is still frozen solid, you may temporarily plant your tree or plant in a pot.
Potted, non-dormant trees or plants are excluded from this guarantee as they are not dormant at the time of shipment. Evergreen trees such as citrus, avocado and olive trees are not available for credit under the Dormant Tree and Plant Guarantee.
Instructions
We guarantee that your dormant fruit tree or plant will leaf out, if you care for it according to our growing guides. In the unlikely event that your dormant tree or plant does not have leaves by May 15th, follow these simple steps to apply for a store credit:
Before you call or email, please perform a “scratch test” to determine if the tree or plant is still alive. This video shows how to check for live tissue under the bark. Scratch tests need to be done a few inches above and below the graft.
Green Cambium Layer / Living Trees
If the cambium layer under the bark is green, give your tree a little more time. It is still alive, but hasn’t come out of dormancy yet. Check to make sure that it is getting the right amount of deep root water, enough sunlight and that the weather is warm enough for that type of tree/plant to come out of dormancy. Every tree has its own personality and will come out of dormancy at different times. Be sure to submit the required documentation listed below by June 15th, if it doesn’t grow leaves.
Brown Cambium Layer / Dead Trees
If the scratch test shows a brown cambium layer or if your dormant tree/plant doesn’t have leaves by June 1st, please email us at helpdesk@groworganic.com. All required documentation listed below must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. To be considered for the guarantee claim, all required documentation must be received by June 15th. Incomplete submissions will be denied.
Required Documentation
- Order number
- Name of dormant tree/plant and the quantity affected
- Photos of each tree or plant showing:
- The roots (tree or plant must be pulled out of the ground)
- The scratch test areas
- The entire tree/plant
We reserve the right to not issue credit for items that have already been replaced. We also reserve the right to require photographic evidence that the tree/plant was not killed by root rot, rodent or mechanical damage.
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It just came this week, and it is now in a pot. It looks very healthy and is a nice sized tree. It's still winter in No Cal. I've seen a few green tips on the branches so I am very hopeful that I'm Going to have a bountiful crop. The root system look really good. It was a nice size root ball. I put it in a 19 inch pot until I can find a larger pot for it. This little plant is going to be grown in a container for the rest of its life. I can't comment on the fruit yet but I'll probably come back in the summer and check in
Just planted this a month ago and it has already leafed out and I got A TON of blooms that I hope will turn into fruit!!! If the fruit is fantastic, I will def update to 5 stars!!!
The colors on the tree are spectacular. The tree grows very fast and so far I have had no issues with pest or fungus. The
tree fruits early. I got 50 pieces of fruit 14 months after planting. I love this tree so much I bought another one and put it in my front yard.
I have very few leaves coming from two small limbs. None from the trunk to shape a nice tree. Any that would have worked were broken in the box.
good size tree, Every tree i buy from here seems to be a good size and great condition. so far i am very happy leaves are waking up. can't wait to taste the fruit.
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