Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Nectarine
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
nectarine
बोतल ट्री
In German
Nektarine
Flaschenbaum
In French
nectarine
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
nectarina
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
nectarina
Bottle Tree
In Polish
nektarowy
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
nectarine
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Prunus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Nectarine and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Nectarine and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Nectarine and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Nectarine and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Nectarine and Bottle Tree
Care of Nectarine and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.