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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

When your tree matures, it will be approximately 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these trees 12 - 15' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone 6B
Based on your zip code, 43215
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

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.

Shipping Information

Estimated Delivery Date

The estimated delivery for 43215 is Week of 4/26.

Arrives when it's time to plant

Your success is our priority. We work hard to make sure that your order arrives at the ideal time for planting in your location based on your local climate conditions.

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