Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Well Drained
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
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, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Nectarine
Limequat
In Hindi
nectarine
Limequat
In German
Nektarine
Limequat
In French
nectarine
Limequat
In Spanish
nectarina
Limequat
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
Limequat
In Portuguese
nectarina
Limequat
In Polish
nektarowy
Limequat
In Latin
nectarine
Limequat
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nectarine and Limequat
Season and care of Nectarine and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Limequat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Nectarine and Limequat Physical Information
Nectarine and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Limequat are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nectarine and Limequat
Care of Nectarine and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.