Stark® RedGold Nectarine Tree
Description
Stark® RedGold ranks among the top nectarines grown across the United States — a widely adapted, low-maintenance variety that has earned its reputation through consistently large, beautiful, perfectly flavored fruit. The large, freestone nectarines have stunning red-blushed skin over a sunny golden flesh that’s firm, juicy, and balanced with the ideal sweet-tart combination that makes a truly great nectarine. Self-pollinating, reliable, and August-ripening in Zones 5–8, it’s a Stark Bro’s variety built to perform.
Sunny Golden Flesh — The Ideal Sweet-Tart Balance
RedGold’s flavor profile is what earns it its top-tier reputation. The firm, juicy, golden-fleshed fruit delivers a sweet-tart balance that’s genuinely satisfying — richer and more complex than one-dimensional sweetness alone. The freestone pit separates cleanly, making it effortless to work with for fresh eating, baking, canning, and freezing. Beautiful red-blushed skin over that golden interior makes the fruit as attractive as it is delicious.
Widely Adapted and Low Maintenance
One of RedGold’s most practical qualities is its adaptability. It performs reliably across a wide range of growing conditions in Zones 5–8 without demanding intensive care — a genuinely low-maintenance nectarine that rewards growers with consistent, high-quality harvests from an established tree year after year. August ripening delivers fresh nectarines at the height of summer stone fruit season.
Why Growers Choose Stark® RedGold
- Ranked among the top nectarines in the US — proven, consistent, widely respected variety
- Sunny golden freestone flesh — distinctive color with perfect sweet-tart balance
- Large, firm, juicy fruit — outstanding for fresh eating, canning, baking, and freezing
- Widely adaptable — reliable performance across a broad range of growing conditions
- Low maintenance — consistent quality without intensive care
- Self-pollinating — productive with just one tree
Survival Guaranteed!


Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Bloom Time | Late |
| Chill Hours | 850 |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | August |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 4 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow nectarine trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.






