Peach (Prunus persica var. nucipersica) MEDVEDEVSKIJ-2

Nectarine (Prunus persica var. nucipersica) 'Medvedevskiy-2'

A unique Ukrainian variety with red leaves and excellent taste.

'Medvedevskiy-2' is a unique Ukrainian nectarine variety, prized for its high ornamental value thanks to its red leaves (at least at the beginning of the growing season), high productivity, and fruits of excellent taste. The tree has medium vigor with a dense, spherical crown. The fruits are medium-sized, yellow-orange with a burgundy blush. The flesh is white-cream with red veining, firm, juicy, and sweet with a mild acidity. The variety is partially self-fertile, has high frost hardiness, and good disease resistance.

Main advantages of the variety:

• High ornamental value thanks to red leaves.
• High and stable productivity.
• Excellent taste and quality of the fruits.
• High frost hardiness and disease resistance.
• Good transportability.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Ukraine
• Breeder: Vasiliy Zaytsev

Variety Characteristics

Tree

Growth is medium-strong, reaching a height of 2.5–3.5 meters. The crown is dense and spherical. The leaves are decorative, green-red to red, at least at the beginning of the growing season, which gives the tree an attractive appearance. It comes into bearing early, in the 2nd year after planting. Productivity is high, with a mature tree yielding 30–50 kg of fruit. It is partially self-fertile and requires a sunny, protected location.

Fruit

• Size and weight: Medium-sized, with an average weight of 100–160 grams.
• Color: Yellow-orange, almost the entire surface is covered with a burgundy blush.
• Flesh: White-cream with red veining; firm, juicy, and tender.
• Taste: Excellent, sweet with a mild acidity, honey-like.
• Stone: Freestone, separates well from the flesh.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost hardiness: High, withstands frosts down to -28 °C.
• Disease resistance: High, resistant to major diseases.

Growing Recommendations

• Use: Ideal for fresh consumption, for processing and preserving.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Mid-early, from the first half to the middle of August.
• Transportability: Good.