Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
China
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Well Drained
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Orange
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Pollen
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Prunus avium
Common Name
Nectarine
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
nectarine
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Nektarine
Kirschbaum
In French
nectarine
Cerisier
In Spanish
nectarina
Cerezo
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
κερασιά
In Portuguese
nectarina
árvore de cereja
In Polish
nektarowy
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
nectarine
Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nectarine and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Nectarine and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Nectarine and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Nectarine and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nectarine and Cherry Tree
Care of Nectarine and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, 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 Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.