Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Malus domestica, Crispin Apple
Habitat
Well Drained
Cold Regions
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
7, 8, 9, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Aphids, Dry root rot, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
constipation, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Added to salads, Application in Furniture, Sauces, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
MALUS domestica 'Mutsu'
Common Name
Nectarine
Apple, Cider Apple, Mutsu Apple, Yellow Eating Apple,Crispin apple
In Hindi
nectarine
साइडर सेब
In German
Nektarine
Crispin Apfel
In French
nectarine
cidre de pomme
In Spanish
nectarina
sidra de manzana
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
Cider Apple
In Portuguese
nectarina
sidra de maçã
In Polish
nektarowy
Apple Cider
In Latin
nectarine
Cider Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nectarine and Mutsu Apple
Season and care of Nectarine and Mutsu Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Mutsu Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mutsu Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Mutsu Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Mutsu Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Nectarine and Mutsu Apple Physical Information
Nectarine and Mutsu Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mutsu Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Mutsu Apple are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Mutsu Apple flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Mutsu Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Nectarine and Mutsu Apple
Care of Nectarine and Mutsu Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mutsu Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mutsu Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.