Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
China
Types
-
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS unshiu
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
satsuma
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
satsuma
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
satsuma
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
satsuma
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
satsuma
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Satsuma
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Satsuma
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Satsuma and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Satsuma and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Satsuma and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Satsuma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Satsuma is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Satsuma and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Satsuma and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Satsuma and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Satsuma flower color: White
Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Satsuma and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Satsuma and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.