Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently
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
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
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Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Summer Squash
In Hindi
आड़ू
summer squash
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Sommerkürbis
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
courges d'été
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
calabaza de verano
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
καλοκαίρι σκουός
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
abobrinha
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
latem squash
In Latin
Hardy Red
aestas cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Summer Squash
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Summer Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Summer Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Summer Squash season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Summer Squash is Neutral.
Dwarf Nectarine and Summer Squash Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Summer Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Summer Squash are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Summer Squash
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Summer Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.