Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Well Drained
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water deeply about once a week
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Nectarine
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
nectarine
Tree Mallow
In German
Nektarine
Baum Mallow
In French
nectarine
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
nectarina
árbol de la malva
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
nectarina
Mallow
In Polish
nektarowy
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
nectarine
ligno malvae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nectarine and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Nectarine and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nectarine and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Nectarine and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Nectarine and Tree Mallow
Care of Nectarine and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.