Prunus persica nucipersica 'STARK RED GOLD'

Stark Red Gold is a medium late nectarine tree variety producing large, rounded fruit with glossy skin that is mostly rich red and golden yellow. The flesh is intense yellow, firm, juicy, and sweet. Maturity is mid to late August in C.E. It is self-fertile.

Nectarine trees are best suited for warmer parts of Central Europe, especially wine regions, city gardens with accumulated heat, and walled gardens protected from the worst winter winds. During cold winters and in case of significant temperature swings in late winter (night frost and strong sun during the day) we recommend stem protection (wrap it with jute or similar material) until the temperature settles down.

Nectarine trees like slightly alkaline, moist but well drained, and very fertile soil. Do not transplant bare-root trees in autumn, only in spring. Pruning is possible in early spring after flowering or in mid-late August after harvesting the fruit – reduce long branches to 30-50% of their size and remove weak ones. However, unpruned trees exhibit higher yield and better health. Stark Red Gold is hardy in the wood down to about -27 °C (USDA zone 5b) but dislikes long-lasting frost.

Last update 07-12-2021