Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
Well Drained
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
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
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Traditional medicine, 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
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Nectarine
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
nectarine
तामरिस्क
In German
Nektarine
Tamariske
In French
nectarine
tamarinier
In Spanish
nectarina
tamarisco
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
nectarina
tamarisco
In Polish
nektarowy
tamaryszek
In Latin
nectarine
nemore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Nectarine and Tamarisk
Season and care of Nectarine and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarisk season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nectarine and Tamarisk Physical Information
Nectarine and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Tamarisk are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Nectarine and Tamarisk
Care of Nectarine and Tamarisk include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.