Prunus persica
(sold as Heavenly White)
Family: Rosaceae
Common name: NECTARINE
Synonym: Prunus persica var. nucipersica heavenly white
Native to: China
Sentiments: peach blossoms mean i am your captive, peach fruit means your charms are unequaled
Plant
Type: tree
Form: erect
Leaves deciduous
Max height: 26 feet
Max width: 19.6 feet
Flower
pink, white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: fruit
Plant features: deciduous, toxic
Edible: fruit
Exposure: sun
Landscape use: flower fragrant
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
Soil type: wide range
USDA Zones: zone 4 -30 f, zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f
Temp. range: -30 to +20 °F
Water: moderate, regular
