Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Wildlife Value
This is a larval host plant to Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus). You may see three flights from February-November in the deep south and two flights from May-September in the north.
Plant Profile: Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Names
Nectarines
Phonetic Spelling:PROO-nus PER-se-kuh
Genus:Prunus
Species:persica
Family:Rosaceae
Nectarines yield delicious, sweet, and smooth fruits that are perfect for fresh consumption or incorporation into various recipes. They are low in calories and rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. The tree's mature height varies based on the type you select, whether standard or semi-dwarf.
- Height: 12-15 ft. or 8-10 ft.
- Width: 15 ft. or 8-10 ft.
For optimal growth, ensure the tree is planted in a location with good air circulation to maintain a favorable thermal environment.
For further details on Prunus persica, please refer to additional resources.
Prunus persica var. nucipersica Feature Summary
Prunus persica var. nucipersica Image Gallery
Tags
#deciduous
#wildlife plant
#larval host plant
#butterfly friendly
#problem for cats
#pollinator garden
#problem for dogs
#problem for horses
#eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly
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Prunus persica var. nucipersica Feature Summary
Attributes
This is a larval host plant to Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus). You may see three flights from February-November in the deep south and two flights from May-September in the north.
Nectarine has a smooth skin, the flesh can be either yellow or white with delicate aroma, and clingstone or freestone. Usually, nectarines are a little bit smaller but sweeter than peaches, the skin is more reddish.
Woody
Edible fruit
Fruit
Nectarine has a smooth skin, the flesh can be either yellow or white with delicate aroma, and clingstone or freestone. Usually, nectarines are a little bit smaller but sweeter than peaches, the skin is more reddish.
Red/Burgundy
Gold/Yellow
Edible
Fragrant
Flowers
The five-petal, solid or paired pink flowers bloom early in spring, before leaf sprouts.
Pink
Spring
4-5 petals/rays
Leaves
The leaves are lanceolate shaped, 3-6 inches in length and 0.8-1.2 inches broad. Pinnately veined.
Deciduous
Green
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Lanceolate
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Stem
Landscape
Butterfly Garden
Pollinator Garden
Butterflies
Pollinators
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Prunus persica var. nucipersica Image Gallery
Prunus persica var. nucipersica Attributes
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Edibility
Nectarine has a smooth skin, the flesh can be either yellow or white with delicate aroma, and clingstone or freestone. Usually, nectarines are a little bit smaller but sweeter than peaches, the skin is more reddish.
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Play Value
Attractive Flowers
Attracts Pollinators
Buffer
Colorful
Defines Paths
Easy to Grow
Edible fruit
Fragrance
Pieces Used in Games
Screening
Shade
Sound
Textural
Wildlife Cover/Habitat
Wildlife Food Source
Wildlife Larval Host
Wildlife Nesting
Wind Break
Wind Shimmer
Prunus persica var. nucipersica Fruit
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Fruit Description
Nectarine has a smooth skin, the flesh can be either yellow or white with delicate aroma, and clingstone or freestone. Usually, nectarines are a little bit smaller but sweeter than peaches, the skin is more reddish.
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Fruit Color
Gold/Yellow
Red/Burgundy
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Fruit Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Prunus persica var. nucipersica Flowers
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Flower Description
The five-petal, solid or paired pink flowers bloom early in spring, before leaf sprouts.
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Flower Color
Pink
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Flower Petals
2-3 rays/petals
4-5 petals/rays
6 petals/rays
7 - 20 petals/rays
asymmetrical petals
Bracts
Colored Sepals
fused petals
more than 20 petals/rays
Tepals
Prunus persica var. nucipersica Leaves
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Leaf Description
The leaves are lanceolate shaped, 3-6 inches in length and 0.8-1.2 inches broad. Pinnately veined.
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Leaf Color
Green
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Leaf Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Prunus persica var. nucipersica Whole Plant Traits
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Prunus persica var. nucipersica Cultural Conditions
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Prunus persica var. nucipersica Stem
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Prunus persica var. nucipersica Landscape
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
Prunus persica var. nucipersica: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
