'Golden Prolific' Mini-Dwarf Nectarine

'Golden Prolific' nectarine trees produce smooth-skinned nectarines with a red blush and juicy yellow flesh, which is freestone, meaning flesh doesn't stick to the pit, making it easy to eat and process. Our Golden Prolific nectarine trees are grafted onto mini-dwarf root stock, so they bear full-size fruit on trees growing only 4-8' tall. 

Golden Prolific nectarine trees are prized for their sweet, juicy flavourful, fruit and compact size, making them a great choice for small gardens or even container planting.

Golden Prolific are self-fertile, so they don't require a second tree to produce fruit. They bloom in spring with beautiful pink blossoms. The fruit ripen in mid- to late summer, offering a delicious harvest.

Known for being cold hardy and relatively low-maintenance, this tree is both ornamental and productive.

Protecting peaches, nectarines and apricots from rain in spring is crucial to prevent peach leaf curl, a fungal disease that thrives in wet and cool conditions. We recommend planting these trees in a location where they will get lots of sun and heat, but be protected from rain. An example would be up against the south wall of a home, under the overhang of the roof. 

Common names: Golden Prolific Mini-Dwarf Nectarine Tree

Edible: Fruit
Harvest timing: Late August

Scientific name: Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Golden Prolific'
Light requirements: Full sun 
Full-grown size: 4-8' tall x 4-5' wide
Hardiness: Zone 5
Pollination: Self-fertile 
Wildlife: Attracts pollinators and wildlife.
Origin: Introduced by L.E. Cooke Co. in California in 1962
Noteworthy: Can be grown in a container with some winter care so roots don't freeze. 900 chill hours (needs winter to fruit well).