Flavor Gold Nectarine Tree
Prunus persica var. nectarina 'Flavor Gold'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Flavor Gold Nectarine Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring

Growing Zones 6-9
Sweet Fruit Flavor Gold Nectarine Tree
- Early Season
- Unique, Narrow Upright Form
- Smooth Textured, Sweet, Juicy Fruit
- Red-Skinned, Yellow Flesh
- Beautiful Pink Blooms in Springtime
- Self-Pollinating, But Planting Several Trees Together Produces More Fruit
- Easy Care
- Clingstone Nectarine
Yes, you can grow healthy fruit for your family—even on a tiny lot. Flavor Gold Nectarine (Prunus persica var. nucipersica Flavor Gold') is an exciting new selection with a very slender profile. Imagine growing the finest quality Nectarines on a narrow upright tree that can fit just about anywhere in your landscape. This Nectarine will stay more upright and use much less space in your landscape.
The taste of the red-blushed, yellow fruit alone should make you sit up and take notice. Coupled with that exquisite narrower growth habit? Flavor Gold is perfect for small spaces.
It's a great choice for modern home gardeners. You can understand why it's so wildly popular.
We will have a very hard time keeping these valuable fruiting trees in stock. Act fast if you see them available on our site!
They'll be a kid favorite, with sweet, low acid flesh and a nice, smooth texture. Everyone will enjoy the wonderfully rich, well-balanced flavor of Flavor Gold Nectarine. You're in for a treat each season!
This variety has great reviews from the field, especially in areas where low winter chill is a concern. Flavor Gold Nectarine is tested to set well in as low as 400 hours chill.
This is a great selection for an edible landscape. Why not make your land work for you, family and friends? While it is self-pollinating, we recommend planting more than one variety will increase the fruit set and you can extend the harvest time with another variety.
And you'll want more than one of these pretty trees to enjoy more of the showy, pink clouds of blooms in the springtime. This edible plant is very ornamental, and the red-skinned fruit is really beautiful.
Supplies on this great introduction are limited. Order your Flavor Gold Nectarines from the expert growers at Nature Hills now!
How to Use Flavor Gold Nectarines in the Landscape
Nectarines are primarily a fresh eating fruit, but can be used as a substitute in many Peach recipes. Peaches and Nectarines have similar characteristics. Adding in Flavor Gold's rich, sweet flavor will boost the appeal of your favorite dishes.
Try them as a fresh eating fruit warm from the tree. There is nothing better than sweet, juicy homegrown fruit. Flavor Gold can be sliced and dehydrated for a healthy snack on the go anytime. Or, try freezing slices to use in baked goods. Don't forget to infuse a pitcher of purified water with a few slices!
How nice to grow your own fruit. You'll know exactly how your food was grown and prepared.
Flavor Gold's upright growth habit is another great quality. It will grow with a very narrow growth habit. Keep the height in check with a summertime pruning if you want an easy harvest.
Use them as a very useful privacy screen in a sunny side yard. Or, run them along the length of your existing fence to add welcome height and soften the look. You'll solve landscape challenges, and grow an amazing orchard at the same time!
Nature Hills has a collection of these fruit trees. Why not plant a mixed hedgerow and get the best of the best? Space trees 5 feet apart on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next.
Try them with other space-saving Peach varieties, like the white-fleshed Blushing Pearl Peach and yellow Sweet Sensation Peach. You'll create a wonderful focal point, and seriously love the springtime flowers!
Add one on either side of your front door for a very noteworthy welcome. Can you say curb appeal? Greet guests in style, and let them pick their own fruit to take home with them.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Flavor Gold Nectarine requires full sun and well-drained soil to thrive. Always plant where it can get plenty of the drying power of the morning sun. It will happily live in direct sunlight all day, but should definitely get at least 6 hours to perform well.
Protect your tree with a sheltered spot. Ensure it receives plenty of good air circulation, but keep it out of the worst of the wind. Giving your trees proper planting care at the start makes a world of difference.
If your soil has a drainage problem, simply bring in additional soil and mound up to 18 inches high. Or, create a raised planting bed 3 feet wide. Planting in a raised mound will improve drainage, as a portion of the root system will become established above the soil line.
Give a thick layer of mulch 3 to 4 inches deep, spread to 3 feet outside of the canopy of the tree. You'll cut down on moisture evaporation and help keep the root system cool in the summer heat.
In areas with peach leaf curl, include an application of Bonide Copper Fungicide as directed. Be sure to look at our organic solutions for Fruit and Nut trees.
Prune in summer to keep the height where you want it. Remove crossing branches and open the tree to air circulation and sunlight with late winter pruning to shape.
Flavor Gold is a self-fruitful selection that produces beautifully where nectarines are known to produce well in Hardiness Zones 6 - 9. Enjoy the opportunity to grow these amazing, tasty fruits. Order today!