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Nectarine

Prunus persica nucipersicafam. Rosaceae
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Prunus persica nucipersica (Nectarine) — botanical photograph
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Prezentare

Nectarine (Prunus persica nucipersica) este o fructă cu peste steag nativ din regiunea central-nord a China și are o relație apropiată cu percheu. Această arbore poate crește până la 6 metri în înălțime și până la 3 metri în largime, prosperând în soare complet și preferând sucuri umide de tip lichid la pesant (argil). Cunoscut pentru piele liniștită și părți consumabile incluzive înflorite, fructe și semințe, nectarine sunt atât ornamentale, cât și utile, fiind larg cultivați din cauza fructului lor delicios. Relația lor apropiată cu percheu face acest lucru familiar între fructele cu peste steag, cu principalul distincționat fiind exteriorul său fără pusti.

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What is Nectarine?

Nectarine (Prunus persica nucipersica) este o fructă cu peste steag nativ din regiunea central-nord a China și are o relație apropiată cu percheu. Această arbore poate crește până la 6 metri în înălțime și până la 3 metri în largime, prosperând în soare complet și preferând sucuri umide de tip lichid la pesant (argil).

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Skin Soothe
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Traditionally used for skin conditions.
Digestive Ease
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tea
Historically used for digestive issues.
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Cultivare

Light
Full sun
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Tree
Mature size
6.0 m × 3 m
For first-time growers

How to grow Nectarine for the first time

8steps

Start with a nectarine tree to enjoy its fruit and beautiful blooms in your garden.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A young nectarine sapling, well-draining soil, and a sunny spot in the garden.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in early spring or late fall when temperatures are mild.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Ensure the soil is light (sandy), medium, or heavy with good drainage. For containers, use a pot at least 50 cm wide and deep.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant young saplings directly into the garden or a large container filled with well-draining soil.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests and diseases.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide full sun, regular watering, and fertilize in early spring. Prune in late winter to maintain shape and health.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune the tree annually in late winter to encourage fruiting and remove dead branches. Harvest when fruits are fully colored.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in heavy clay soil, not providing enough sunlight, and neglecting regular pruning.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:FlowersFruitSeed
Edible uses: Oil, Gum, Tea
Other uses:AdhesiveCleanserDyeGumoilEspalier
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Distribuție

1 native · 98 introduced
Distribution across4 continents· 1 native· 98 introduced
Europe12 regions
introduced (12)BulgariaCyprusFranceGreeceHungaryItalyPortugalRomaniaRussiaSpainSwitzerlandUkraine
Asia15 regions
native (1)China
introduced (14)AfghanistanChinaGeorgiaIndiaIranJapanKazakhstanLaosPakistanSouth KoreaTurkeyTurkmenistanUzbekistanVietnam
Americas2 regions
introduced (2)EcuadorEl Salvador
Africa5 regions
introduced (5)Cabo VerdeEthiopiaKenyaLibyaMauritius
Broader regions
introduced:Alabama, Argentina Northwest, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, East Himalaya, Florida, Free State, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Kirgizstan, Kriti, KwaZulu-Natal, Louisiana, Maine, Marianas, Maryland, Masachusettes, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, North Carolina, Northern Provinces, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Queensland, Réunion, Rhode I., Rodrigues, South Australia, South Carolina, St.Helena, Tadzhikistan, Tennessee, Texas, Transcaucasus, Utah, Virginia, West Himalaya, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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Specimen gallery

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Prunus persica nucipersica (Nectarine) — botanical photograph
Nectarine (Prunus persica nucipersica)
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See also

8 related
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