Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Snow Queen', Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Arctic Jay'
Habitat
Well Drained
Cold Regions, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
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
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Light Pink
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Antioxidants, Cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Kernel, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Added to salads, Chewing, Gum, Jam
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
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
Common Name
Nectarine
Nectarine, Redchief Nectarine, White Nectarine
In German
Nektarine
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
In French
nectarine
Pêcher
In Spanish
nectarina
Prunus persica
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
Prunus persica var. nucipersica «Κόκκινο Διευθύνων»
In Portuguese
nectarina
Pessegueiro
In Polish
nektarowy
Brzoskwinia zwyczajna
In Latin
nectarine
Prunus persica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Nectarine and White Nectarine
Season and care of Nectarine and White Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and White Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for White Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for White Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nectarine and White Nectarine Physical Information
Nectarine and White Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas White Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and White Nectarine are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
White Nectarine flower color: Light Pink
- White Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Nectarine and White Nectarine
Care of Nectarine and White Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Nectarine 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 White Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.