Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
United States, California, Mexico
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Standard Live Oak, Highrise Live Oak, Cathedral Live Oak
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
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water, Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Don't prune in the fall, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the first year, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
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, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
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, Root
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used in construction, 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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
QUERCUS agrifolia
Common Name
Nectarine
California Live Oak
In Hindi
nectarine
पुरान बलूत
In German
Nektarine
Live Oak
In French
nectarine
Live Oak
In Spanish
nectarina
roble vivo
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
live oak
In Portuguese
nectarina
carvalho vivo
In Polish
nektarowy
Live Oak
In Latin
nectarine
live quercu
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nectarine and Live Oak
Season and care of Nectarine and Live Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Live Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Live Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Live Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Live Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Nectarine and Live Oak Physical Information
Nectarine and Live Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Live Oak height is 610.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Live Oak are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Live Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Live Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Nectarine and Live Oak
Care of Nectarine and Live Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Live Oak pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Remove dead branches. In summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Live Oak needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week.