Redgold Nectarine Tree (Prunus persica var. nucipersica ‘Redgold’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Requires good air circulation and a sunny location for best fruiting

Bloom Time:

• Mid to late spring
• Fruit ripens in mid to late summer (typically July–August)

Size:

Height: 10 to 20 feet

Width: 15 to 25 feet

Attributes:

• Large, freestone fruit with red skin and golden-yellow flesh
• Sweet, aromatic flavor with hints of pineapple and citrus
• Self-pollinating
• Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9
• Attracts pollinators and birds
• Excellent source of vitamins A and C
• Beautiful pink spring blossoms and lush summer foliage

Care Tips:

• Plant in fertile, well-drained soil
• Water regularly until established; reduce frequency once mature
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer for fruit trees
• Prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage airflow
• Thin fruit in early summer to improve size and quality

Pest Watch:

• Monitor for peach leaf curl, aphids, and brown rot
• Use dormant oil spray in late winter to reduce pest pressure
• Netting may be needed to protect ripening fruit from birds