Red Gold nectarines absolutely burst with a tangy honeyed flavor which always ranks among the top nectarines to home-grow. The large and bright fruit will beautifully clash against the dark green foliage, creating a unique addition to your landscape that is both delicious and ornamental. Unlike many varieties, red Gold nectarines are best eaten fresh, right off the tree, with the skin on. This creates the combination perfect combination of sweetness and tart flavoring and will always leave you wanting more. The nectarine is also widely adaptable and low-maintenance so you don't need to go the extra mile for home-grown fruit when you grow a Red Gold.
| Mature Height (in.) | 120 |
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| Mature Width (in.) | 96 |
| Additional Characteristics | Disease Resistant,Non-GMO |
| Average Shipping Height (in.) | 42 |
| Best Time to Plant | Fall to Spring |
| Blossom Color | Pink |
| Botanical Name | Prunus persica |
| Common Name | Nectarine Tree |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Fragrance | Fragrant |
| Growth Habit | Branching |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
| Optimal Soil Condition | Neutral |
| Organic | Non-Organic |
| Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) | 60 |
| Returnable | 90-Day |
| Shipped As | Bare Root |
| Sun Tolerance | Sun or Shade |
| Wildlife Attracted | Bees,Birds,Bluebirds,Butterflies,Cardinals,Hummingbirds,Pollinators,Robins,Sparrows |
| Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |