Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Warmer regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
-
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
-
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
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
आड़ू
Elephant Apple
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Elefant von Apple
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Hardy Red
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Dilleniales
Family
Rosaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Dwarf Nectarine and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Nectarine and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Nectarine and Elephant Apple. Dwarf Nectarine doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Nectarine does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Nectarine has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy and Urticaria and Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy and Urticaria. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Nectarine and Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Elephant Apple season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Nectarine and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Elephant Apple
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.