Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
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Habitat
Well Drained
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Nectarine
Sassafras
In Hindi
nectarine
Sassafras
In German
Nektarine
Sassafras
In French
nectarine
Sassafras
In Spanish
nectarina
Sasafrás
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
nectarina
sassafrás
In Polish
nektarowy
Sassafras
In Latin
nectarine
Sassafras
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Nectarine and Sassafras
Season and care of Nectarine and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nectarine and Sassafras Physical Information
Nectarine and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Sassafras are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Nectarine and Sassafras
Care of Nectarine and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.