Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Snow Queen', Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Arctic Jay'
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Cold Regions, Loamy soils
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin E
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Kernel, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Added to salads, Chewing, Gum, Jam
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Nectarine, Redchief Nectarine, White Nectarine
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
आड़ू
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Pêcher
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Prunus persica
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Prunus persica var. nucipersica «Κόκκινο Διευθύνων»
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Pessegueiro
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Brzoskwinia zwyczajna
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Prunus persica
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of White Nectarine and Bird Cherry
Season and care of White Nectarine and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about White Nectarine and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Nectarine and Bird Cherry Physical Information
White Nectarine and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. White Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of White Nectarine and Bird Cherry are as follows:
White Nectarine flower color: Light Pink
White Nectarine leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of White Nectarine and Bird Cherry
Care of White Nectarine and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.