Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Water elm
Habitat
Well Drained
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Nectarine
American Elm
In Hindi
nectarine
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Nektarine
amerikanische Ulme
In French
nectarine
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
nectarina
olmo americano
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
American Elm
In Portuguese
nectarina
olmo americano
In Polish
nektarowy
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
nectarine
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nectarine and Elm
Season and care of Nectarine and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Nectarine and Elm Physical Information
Nectarine and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Elm are as follows:
Care of Nectarine and Elm
Care of Nectarine and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.