The Red Chief Nectarine is a popular deciduous fruit tree known for producing large, freestone fruit with smooth, bright red skin and sweet, creamy white flesh. In early spring, the tree is covered in showy, pink blossoms that make it a beautiful ornamental choice even before the fruit arrives. It is a reliable producer that is "self-fertile," meaning you only need one tree to get a harvest, though it performs best in regions with hot summers to fully develop the sugars in the fruit.