Availability varies — please call or email to confirm.
Nectarine Red Gold
$50.00
The ‘Red Gold’ nectarine (Prunus persica var. nucipersica) is a highly popular, vigorous deciduous fruit tree prized for its large, sweet, and juicy late-season harvest. Featuring stunning, bright pink blossoms in spring, it produces freestone fruit with glossy, deep-red skin, a gold blush, and rich golden-yellow flesh.
The ‘Red Gold’ is a highly reliable and heavily producing nectarine cultivar, renowned for a flavor profile that rivals the best peach varieties. The fruit is large, completely freestone (the pit easily separates from the flesh), and balances sweetness with a pleasant, tangy bite. The tree itself features mid-green, lance-shaped foliage and is considered highly ornamental. It blooms early in the spring, showcasing abundant pink blossoms, and its leaves shift to bright yellow in the fall before dropping. It is widely planted and excellent for fresh eating, baking, canning, and preserving.
Climate & Hardiness: Grows best in temperate zones (USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9) with cool winters, but should be protected from harsh spring frosts and prolonged wet weather during flowering.
Pollination: All nectarine varieties are self-fertile, meaning a heavy crop can be achieved with just a single tree.
Soil & Sunlight: Plant in full sun in a sheltered, well-draining, and fertile location.
Spacing: Space trees approximately 4 to 5 meters apart if planting multiple or alongside other stonefruit.
Watering: Water consistently, particularly during tree establishment, long dry spells, and the critical fruit development phase.
Pruning: Prune regularly in late winter or early spring to encourage good air circulation, maintain tree health, and promote desirable shape. Thin out excess fruit in late spring to maximize the size and quality of the remaining harvest.
Pests & Diseases: Stonefruits are susceptible to diseases like brown rot. Preventative spray programs are often required (e.g., copper sprays at leaf drop and bud movement) to keep pests at bay.
