Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Well Drained
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
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
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Nectarine
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
nectarine
Lignum Vitae
In German
Nektarine
Lignum Vitae
In French
nectarine
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
nectarina
Palo santo
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
nectarina
pau-santo
In Polish
nektarowy
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
nectarine
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Nectarine and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Nectarine and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nectarine and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Nectarine and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Nectarine and Lignum Vitae
Care of Nectarine and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.