What is the difference between Nectarine and Peach?

Nectarines and peach are fruits or plants of similar species (Prunus persica). They also belong to the same plant family and grow on shrubs and trees around the world. These two fruits look so similar that the difference may not be understood until you get closer and touch it with your hand. Nectarines and peaches originated from Asia, and are now found across the globe in countries with warm climates.

These two are so similar that it has been recorded that peaches fruit are found on nectarines tree and nectarines fruit on peaches tree. Science discovered that there is only a generic difference between the two nuts. Nectarines fruits are firm when ripened, and smaller than peaches in size. Its color varies from cream yellow to blushing of red, and the flavoring of the fruit is delightful, even sweeter than peaches. Peaches are softer than nectarines when ripe, and usually more prominent too. Peaches flavoring varies from cream yellow to red.