Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China
Europe, Asia
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
Well Drained
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Nectarine
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
nectarine
Mizuna
In German
Nektarine
Mizuna
In French
nectarine
Mizuna
In Spanish
nectarina
Mizuna
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
Mizuna
In Portuguese
nectarina
Mizuna
In Polish
nektarowy
Mizuna
In Latin
nectarine
Mizuna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Nectarine and Mizuna
Season and care of Nectarine and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mizuna season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Nectarine and Mizuna Physical Information
Nectarine and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Mizuna are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Nectarine and Mizuna
Care of Nectarine and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.