Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Snow Queen', Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Arctic Jay'
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Cold Regions, Loamy soils
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin E
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Kernel, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Chewing, Gum, Jam
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Nectarine, Redchief Nectarine, White Nectarine
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
आड़ू
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
Octopus tree
In French
Pêcher
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Prunus persica
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Prunus persica var. nucipersica «Κόκκινο Διευθύνων»
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pessegueiro
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Brzoskwinia zwyczajna
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Prunus persica
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of White Nectarine and Octopus Tree
Season and care of White Nectarine and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about White Nectarine and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Nectarine and Octopus Tree Physical Information
White Nectarine and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. White Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of White Nectarine and Octopus Tree are as follows:
White Nectarine flower color: Light Pink
White Nectarine leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of White Nectarine and Octopus Tree
Care of White Nectarine and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.