Carolina Gold peach / dwarf nectarine
Prunus persica 'Carolina Gold peach /'
USDA zones4 to 4
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Open
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Carolina Gold peach /' dwarf nectarine (Prunus persica 'Carolina Gold peach /') is a tree for a food garden, accent planting, and pollinator garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It is self-fertile, so one tree can set fruit alone. The fragrant blooms attract bees, butterflies, and birds. You can pick the fruit in mid season for fresh eating and cooking, and it keeps about 1 week.
Pairs well with Chives, Nasturtium, and Calendula.
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