We have a young nectarine tree growing against a south wall under the eaves. This year it has a very good crop of fruit and they now appear to be ripe. Problem is they have no taste at all. I have quite a number of fruit trees which all do quite well. I have two peach trees near the nectarine and they produce really tasty fruit. What might be going on with the nectarine ?
Did you paint the wall a tasteless, gaudy color? The tree might be trying to remain in keeping with the theme thereby established. Otherwise, I would wonder if it is a cultivar that needs a hotter climate to flavor up, or if the fruits aren't actually fully mature yet. Another idea: is the tree a clone of a named cultivar with known good flavor, or was it raised from a pit? In the last instance it might be turning out to be of inferior quality due simply to genetic variation.
