Nectarines (Prunus persica var. nucipersica) are a type of peach. They're distinguished by a genetic mutation that gives them smooth skin rather than the characteristic fuzzy skin of peaches. ... Like all peaches, nectarines can have freestone, clingstone, or semi-freestone pits, as well as yellow or white flesh.

Is a nectarine a genetically modified peach?

White peaches and white nectarines

White peaches and nectarines aren't newfangled or genetically modified. They're grown around the world, but until 20 years ago were mostly a niche fruit popular with home growers. In the U.S., they date back to the Colonies.

Is nectarine a peach or plum?

A nectarine (Prunus persica) is a fuzzless variety of peach. It is not a cross between a peach and a plum. Fuzziness is a dominant trait of peaches. ... Nectarines will sometimes appear on peach trees, and peaches sometimes appear on nectarine trees.