Red Gold Nectarine
Red Gold Nectarine Tree
The Red Gold Nectarine lives up to its name with striking, jewel-toned fruit and a flavor profile as rich and rewarding as it looks. This classic California variety produces large, freestone nectarines with a brilliant red-over-golden-yellow skin, firm yet juicy flesh, and a sweet, well-balanced flavor that makes it a perennial favorite among home orchardists and fresh-market growers alike.
Red Gold is prized for its consistent productivity, attractive fruit, and reliable mid-to-late season harvest. Whether you're eating them straight from the tree, slicing them into a salad, or turning them into preserves, Red Gold delivers the kind of quality that keeps you coming back year after year.
- Large freestone nectarines with brilliant red-over-golden-yellow skin
- Sweet, well-balanced flavor with firm, juicy flesh
- Mid-to-late season ripening — reliable and productive
- Excellent fresh eating, preserving, and culinary use
- Self-fertile — no pollinator required
- Full sun; well-drained, fertile soil
- USDA Zones 6–9