Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
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Habitat
Warmer regions
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
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
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
आड़ू
Red Elderberry
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Rote Holunder
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Red sureau
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Hardy Red
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Red Elderberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Dwarf Nectarine and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Red Elderberry
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.