Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Fruit
Origin
Central Asia
China
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Hillside
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Pollen
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Apple Tree
Nectarine
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
nectarine
In German
Apfelbaum
Nektarine
In French
Pommier
nectarine
In Spanish
Manzano
nectarina
In Portuguese
Macieira
nectarina
In Polish
jabłoń
nektarowy
In Latin
Arbore
nectarine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Nectarine
Season and care of Apple Tree and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Nectarine season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Apple Tree and Nectarine Physical Information
Apple Tree and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Nectarine are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Apple Tree and Nectarine
Care of Apple Tree and Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.