Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Freestone, Clingstone
Habitat
Warmer regions
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Donut Pfirsich
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Donut Peach
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
Donut Peach
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
Donut Peach
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
Donut Peach
In Latin
Hardy Red
Donut Peach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cetoniinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Donut Peach
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Donut Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Donut Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Donut Peach season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Nectarine and Donut Peach Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Donut Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Donut Peach are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
- Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Donut Peach
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Donut Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.