{"product_id":"golden-nectar-plum-tree","title":"Golden Nectar Plum Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGolden 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 Central California, harvest generally occurs from mid- to late August. Plant in full sun, provide well-drained soil, and thin clusters for size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGolden Nectar is self-fruitful and can bear alone. Another compatible plum can increase pollinator activity and may improve set; consider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/plum-burgundy-japanese-semi-dwarf\"\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/santa-rosa-plum-tree\"\u003eSanta Rosa\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGolden Nectar Plum Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large oblong golden plums with thin amber skin and a small pit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm, juicy, rich, and honey-sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, drying, baking, preserves, and sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid- to late August in Central California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 or less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; another compatible plum may improve set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers\/companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/plum-burgundy-japanese-semi-dwarf\"\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/santa-rosa-plum-tree\"\u003eSanta Rosa\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin clusters and allow fruit to develop full golden color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its small pit leaves an unusually generous amount of honeyed amber flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21545006628977,"sku":"FT326","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Golden_Nectar_Plum.png?v=1769757792","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/products\/golden-nectar-plum-tree","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}