Description
Suazee King Donut Nectarine is a bold, modern flat nectarine with serious flavor. It produces smooth-skinned, saucer-shaped fruit with bright white flesh that’s juicy, sweet, and packed with classic nectarine intensity. The flat shape makes Suazee King easy to eat out of hand, while the smooth skin and rich flavor give it broad appeal for fresh eating. It ripens mid-season and delivers eye-catching fruit that stands out both on the tree and on the table.
The tree grows with a balanced, manageable habit well suited to home orchards.
Overview
- Flat “donut” nectarine with smooth skin.
- Juicy white flesh with rich, sweet flavor.
- Easy-to-eat fruit perfect for fresh snacking.
- Semi-dwarf tree ideal for home orchards.
- Self-fertile—no pollination partner required.
Growing Details
Latin Name: Prunus persica var. nucipersica ‘Suazee King’
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil
Rootstock: Citation
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6–9
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: 10–12 ft (compact semi-dwarf habit)
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Ripening Time: Mid-season
Pollination: Self-fertile
Fruit Type: Freestone donut nectarine
Pests & Diseases: Nectarines can be prone to Peach Leaf Curl in cool, wet-spring climates; benefits from good airflow and appropriate dormant care
Additional Notes
- Grower’s Insight: Suazee King is part of a newer generation of donut nectarines bred for stronger flavor and improved eating quality compared to earlier flat varieties.
- An excellent fresh-eating nectarine with visual appeal.
- Flat nectarines are especially popular for easy snacking.
- Explore more peaches and nectarines in our collection: Peach & Nectarine Trees
