Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
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Habitat
Well Drained
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Ivory
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
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
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 dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Nectarine
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
nectarine
Red Elderberry
In German
Nektarine
Rote Holunder
In French
nectarine
Red sureau
In Spanish
nectarina
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
nectarina
Red Elderberry
In Polish
nektarowy
Red Elderberry
In Latin
nectarine
pubens
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Nectarine and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Nectarine and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Nectarine and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Nectarine and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Nectarine and Red Elderberry
Care of Nectarine and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.