Redgold nectarine produces very high quality fruit that is sweet, juicy and slightly tangy at maturity.Fruit is large and deep red in color.Best for fresh eating, cooking, canning and freezing.Freestone.Self-pollinating. Botanical Name- Prunus persica var. nucipersica ‘Redgold’ Pronunciation- PROO-nus PER-sih-kuh var. noo-see-PER-sih-kuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 10 ft Mature Height- 10 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Well-drained Current Size- 7 Bloom Color- Pink Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Sunlight Lace Hinoki Falsecypress – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – BVGC Yearly Care Instructions- Prune flowering varieties after bloom; water deeply in dry spells and watch for pests. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for fruiting types. Clay soil should be amended to prevent standing water. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Peach leaf curl, black knot, aphids
