{"product_id":"red-gold-nectarine-tree-grafted-live-fruit-tree-sweet-freestone-nectarine-zones-5-8","title":"Red Gold Nectarine Tree – Grafted Live Fruit Tree | Sweet Freestone Nectarine | Zones 5–8","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow delicious homegrown nectarines with this Red Gold Nectarine grafted starter tree, a popular variety across the United States. It produces large freestone fruit with smooth skin, juicy yellow flesh, and a balanced sweet-tangy flavor. Suitable for fresh eating, desserts, baking, smoothies, canning, freezing, juice, and preserves, this vigorous tree also offers ornamental value with vibrant pink spring blossoms. Heat tolerant and productive once established, it is ideal for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, and homestead gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 grafted Red Gold Nectarine starter tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy live rooted fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-pollinating freestone nectarine variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally grown pesticide-free plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Red Gold Nectarine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Prunus persica var. nucipersica ‘Red Gold’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Fruiting deciduous tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Grafted rooted starter plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Rich well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: Approximately 15+ feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Habit: Upright medium-growing tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit Flesh: Yellow freestone nectarine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit Flavor: Sweet, tangy, and juicy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit Size: Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest Season: Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Self-pollinating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime to Fruit: Approximately 2–3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Features: Vibrant pink spring blooms, heat tolerant, freestone fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChill Hours Required: Approximately 850 hours below 45°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with good airflow to encourage healthy growth and improved fruit quality. Annual pruning helps maintain tree shape and supports larger sweeter nectarines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"PlantsruleShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845416800455,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/ListingShopify2_28_5ce82849-420e-4bd7-b809-af422217de18.jpg?v=1784560106","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/red-gold-nectarine-tree-grafted-live-fruit-tree-sweet-freestone-nectarine-zones-5-8","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}