Dependability and productivity are the hallmarks of this Nectarine that is one of the most satisfying fruit trees to grow in the backyard garden. Vigorous and upright growing, ‘Merricrest’ produces a seemingly endless supply of medium sized freestone fruit that are bright red skinned with sweet, golden flesh. Talk about mouth watering, ‘Merricrest’ invented the word and you’ll find it hard to make it into the house from the tree without sampling one or more of these sweet wonders. Late July to early August maturing. Self-fruitful.