Golden Nectar Plum
A popular yellow dessert plum producing large, oblong fruit; thin, waxy amber skin surrounds firm, sweet, flavorful amber flesh; very small pit; mid to late summer harvest and self-fruitful.
Attracts,Birds
Brand,
Brand,
Botanical Name,
Bulb Size,
Bulbs per Package,
Deer Resistant,
Evergreen or Deciduous,Deciduous
Family,
Family Name,Plum
Flower Color,White
Bloom Time,Spring
Foliage Color,Green
Genus,
Genus Name,Prunus
Model,
Tomato Class,
Tomato Type,
Weather,
Days to Emerge,
Days to Maturity,
Edible,
Features,
Growth Rate,
Hardiness,
Hardiness Zone,
Harvest Season,
Landscape Uses,
Light Needs,
Mature Height,
Mature Width,
Prune Time,
Self Pollinating,
Water Needs,
Waterwise,
Essentials for Success
For thriving plants, use EB Stone Potting Soil for containers or EB Stone Planting Mix for garden beds. Pair either with EB Stone Sure Start to encourage strong root development and help reduce transplant shock.
Details
Golden Nectar Plum is a deciduous fruit tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Valued for its reliable production and excellent dessert quality, it is a favorite choice for home orchards.
This tree requires regular seasonal care and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration:
- Dessert-quality fruit
- Small pit
- Self-fruitful
Golden Nectar Plum is recommended for the following landscape applications:
- Edible Landscaping
- Home Orchards
- Backyard Fruit Trees
Features
Golden Nectar Plum is primarily grown for its edible fruit. The large, oblong plums ripen from mid to late August and feature thin, waxy amber skin with firm, sweet, and flavorful amber flesh. The very small pit maximizes usable fruit, making this variety especially appealing for fresh eating. Foliage remains green throughout the growing season, while spring flowers provide seasonal interest.
Golden Nectar Plum fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Desserts
- Preserves
Care
Planting & Growing
Golden Nectar Plum will grow to be about 15 to 20 feet tall at maturity, with a similar spread. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a moderate rate and can be expected to live for many years under ideal conditions.
This tree does best in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Regular watering is important during establishment and fruit development, though soil should not remain consistently wet. Golden Nectar Plum requires approximately 400 chilling hours or fewer and performs best in USDA Zones 5–9. This variety is self-fruitful, so only one tree is needed for fruit production. It is not native to North America.
