Golden Nectar Plum Tree

Golden Nectar Plum Tree produces luminous amber fruit with the sweetness and fragrance its name promises. Large, oblong plums develop waxy, thin golden skin around firm amber flesh with a rich honeyed flavor and a conveniently small pit. The fruit is easy to enjoy fresh and has enough sweetness and structure for drying, baking, preserves, and sauces. Its sunny color makes slices especially attractive in fruit plates and desserts, while white spring blossoms brighten the orchard months before harvest. With modest winter-chill needs and a self-fruitful habit, Golden Nectar is an approachable choice for many home gardens. For growers who want a yellow plum that feels generous, juicy, and dessert-ready, this variety offers a warm-colored alternative to dark-skinned plums and a harvest that lives up to its evocative name.

Golden Nectar grows semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock and is suited to USDA zones 5–9, with a confirmed chill requirement of 400 hours or less. In suitable climates, harvest generally occurs from mid- to late August. Plant in full sun, provide well-drained soil, and thin clusters for size.

Golden Nectar is self-fruitful and can bear alone. Another compatible plum can increase pollinator activity and may improve set; consider Burgundy or Santa Rosa.

Golden Nectar Plum Tree Details

• Fruit: Large oblong golden plums with thin amber skin and a small pit
• Flavor and texture: Firm, juicy, rich, and honey-sweet
• Best uses: Fresh eating, drying, baking, preserves, and sauces
• Harvest: Mid- to late August, with timing varying by region and season
• USDA zones: 5–9
• Chill hours: 400 or less
• Tree size: Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock
• Pollination: Self-fruitful; another compatible plum may improve set
• Recommended pollinizers/companions: Burgundy or Santa Rosa
• Special care: Thin clusters and allow fruit to develop full golden color
• Something special: Its small pit leaves an unusually generous amount of honeyed amber flesh.

Orchard Planning Resources

• Bare Root Tree Selection Guide
• How to Plant Bare Root Trees
• Fruit and Nut Tree Characteristics
• Tree Rootstock Characteristics Chart