Nectarine, Redgold (Prunus X Redgold), 7 gal

Name: Nectarine, Redgold (Prunus X Redgold), 7 gal
Brand: Mackey's Fruit Farm
SKU: 1001496
Price: 107.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$107.99

Size

7 gal.

Quantity

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The very flavorful 'Redgold' is one of the most well known of all Nectarines and one of the most rewarding semi-dwarf fruit trees for the home orchard.

Tree Features:

Pink

Bloom Time: early Spring

10-12 ft

Harvest: Large fruit in mid August

Zone: 5-8

Pollination: Nectarines are self-pollinating, but having more than one same bloom-time tree will result in a much higher yield of fruit

Placement: Full Sun

Nursery Stock Specifications:

Pot Size: 7 gallon

Age: 3+ years old, fruiting

Fruit Profile:

Deep red skin with sunny-golden fleshed

Firm, juicy, freestone

Tangy, honeyed flavor

Cooking: Great for fresh eating or in preserves or other desserts

Other notes:

Rounded, compact form
Tolerant of urban pollution
Easy to care for

Care:

Feed twice a year with a slow release fertilizer. Fertilize in early spring before growth starts and late fall after the leaves have fallen and the ground isn't yet frozen. (5 minutes of work)
Prune in late winter to remove crossing branches and promote good airflow to encourage fruiting. (5-10 minutes of work) our tree.
Needs well-drained soils and sunlight

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Nectarine, Redgold (Prunus X Redgold), 7 gal