Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
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Habitat
Well Drained
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Nectarine
Black Currant
In Hindi
nectarine
Black Currant
In German
Nektarine
Black Currant
In French
nectarine
groseille noire
In Spanish
nectarina
negro Grosella
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
nectarina
groselha-preta
In Polish
nektarowy
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
nectarine
nigrum currants
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Nectarine and Black Currant
Season and care of Nectarine and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nectarine and Black Currant Physical Information
Nectarine and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Black Currant are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Nectarine and Black Currant
Care of Nectarine and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.