Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
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Habitat
Warmer regions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
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
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
Cramps, Dermatitis
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
आड़ू
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Hardy Red
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Euphorbiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Dwarf Nectarine and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Nectarine and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Nectarine and Kukui. Dwarf Nectarine doesn't have thorns and Kukui 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 Kukui 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 Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Kukui
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Kukui season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Nectarine and Kukui Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Kukui are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Kukui
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.