Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
India, Mediterranean
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Punica granatum
Habitat
Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Tropical 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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Deep Red, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Red
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
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
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
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Punica granatum
Common Name
Nectarine
Pomegranate
In German
Nektarine
Granatapfel
In French
nectarine
Grenade
In Spanish
nectarina
Granada
In Portuguese
nectarina
Romã
In Polish
nektarowy
Granat
In Latin
nectarine
malogranatum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Punicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nectarine and Pomegranate
Season and care of Nectarine and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pomegranate season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
Nectarine and Pomegranate Physical Information
Nectarine and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Pomegranate are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
- Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Care of Nectarine and Pomegranate
Care of Nectarine and Pomegranate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.