Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
China
Types
Kigelia africana
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Red, Tan
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
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
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full 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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Slow downs aging
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
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
Dried seeds, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
KIGELIA africana
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Sausage Tree
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
Sausage Tree
आड़ू
In German
Sausage Tree
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
saucisse Arbre
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Árbol de salchicha
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
λουκάνικο δέντρο
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Árvore de salsicha
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
kiełbasa Drzewo
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
farciminis ligno
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sausage Tree and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Sausage Tree and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Sausage Tree and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Sausage Tree and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Sausage Tree and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sausage Tree and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Sausage Tree and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Sausage Tree and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sausage Tree pruning is done 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 Sausage Tree 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.