Nectarine, Red Gold

Prunus persica

Red Gold Nectarine Facts

Pollinator Required: No
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Period: N/A
Characteristics: Sweet
Will Produce Fruit: In 3-5 years
Mature Height: 12-14 feet
Harvest Period: Mid-August
Support Required: No
Soil Type: all types

Zones: 5 - 9

The Red Gold nectarine is a high quality fruit that has an exceptional shelf life. This large sized nectarine is spherical with a deep yellow skin that can be red colored on about half of its surface. The highly consistent flesh is yellow in color and has a great taste. This popular variety has medium to high vigor and fantastic productivity. The Red Gold, like most nectarines, does not require a pollinator and can set abundant crops with its own pollen. This is the most commonly planted variety of all nectarines.