Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Caribbean, South America
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Well Drained
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-13
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
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
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 young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Pollen
Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Nectarine
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
nectarine
सीताफल
In German
Nektarine
Zuckerapfel
In French
nectarine
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
nectarina
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
nectarina
Pinha
In Polish
nektarowy
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
nectarine
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Rosaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Nectarine and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Nectarine and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nectarine and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Nectarine and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Nectarine and Sugar Apple
Care of Nectarine and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.