Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Saraca asoca
Habitat
Well Drained
Forests, Subtropical 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
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
SARACA indica
Common Name
Nectarine
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
nectarine
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Nektarine
SARACA indica
In French
nectarine
Saraca indica
In Spanish
nectarina
indica Saraca
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
nectarina
Saraca indica
In Polish
nektarowy
Saraca indica
In Latin
nectarine
Saraca indica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nectarine and Ashoka
Season and care of Nectarine and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Nectarine and Ashoka Physical Information
Nectarine and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Ashoka are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Nectarine and Ashoka
Care of Nectarine and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.