Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
China
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
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
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
आड़ू
In German
Elefant von Apple
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Rosales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Elephant Apple and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.