Generally the nectarine tree (prunus persica nucipersica) is deciduous. Moreover, its nectarine produces sweet, juicy, and smooth fruit. The nectarine is normally grown in particular full sunlight.
Alternative names for the Nectarine tree
Common name: Nectarine or peach
Scientific name: Prunus persica
Classification
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Subdivision | Spermatophytina |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Prunus |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Species | Persica |
| Order | Rosales |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
Flowering data
| Flower Size | Hypanthium cup to urn shape |
| Growth rate | Rapid |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Subphylum | Angiospermae |
| Domain | Eukaryote |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Plant type | Edible tree |
| Flower color | Pink |
| Flower bloom | Spring |
Leave data
| The leaf Type | Pinnately, Bipinnately, palmately |
| Color | Green |
| Length | 3 to 6 inches |
| Shape | Lanceolate |
| Hairs Present | No |
Plant care
| Water | Medium water |
| Sun | Full sun |
| level of Soil pH | Acidic, basic, Neutral |
| Drainage | Well drained |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Type | Clay, loamy, sandy |
| Origin | Native to China |
How to care for the Nectarine tree?
Light:
Prunus persica will grow in full sun or partial shade.
Soil:
Prunus persica need specifically a loamy, sandy, and clay soil. But the soil should be well-drained. Moreover, the pH of the soil should be acidic, basic, and neutral. On the whole, Peaches perform best in fertile soil.
Watering:
This plant needs water thoroughly until soil gets wet, but avoid over watering.
Fertilizing:
Plant is best grow when fertilize the plant. During growing season, it is best to avoid late fertilizing.
Pruning:
It is essential to prune the plant especially from starting; for proper growth as well as development. It is better to remove all extraneous side branches of the plant. Further, to get a good plant, remove dry branches.
Prune persica nucipersica plant growth:
This plant is rapidly grown to 25 feet tall but if properly pruned then they will grow 10 to 12 feet.
Read more about the Rose family (Rosaceae)
If you like this plant, you may also be interested in these other plants in the rose family:
- Memorial rosa (Rosa wichuraiana)
- Geum coccineum borisii plant care
- Nectarine tree (Prunus persica nucipersica)
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