Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
China
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Warmer regions
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Orange
Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Prunus avium
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
आड़ू
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Kirschbaum
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Cerisier
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
Cerezo
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Hardy Red
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Cherry Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Dwarf Nectarine and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Cherry Tree
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.