Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Curly Locks, Roman Gold, Emerald Falls Pendula
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green, Plum
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antifungal, Astringent, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, tuberculosis
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Inner Wood, Outer Bark
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Incense, Oil is used for aromatherapy, The essential oil is used as insect repellent, Used as a building material, Wood is used to store meat and food grains
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CEDRUS deodara
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Deodar Cedar, Himalayan Cedar
Nutmeg
In German
Deodar Cedar
Muskatnuss
In French
Deodar Cedar
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Deodar Cedar
nuez moscada
In Greek
κέδρους Cedar
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Deodar Cedar
noz-moscada
In Polish
Deodar Cedar
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Deodar Cedar
nutmeg
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Magnoliales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Abietoideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Deodar Cedar and Nutmeg
Season and care of Deodar Cedar and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Deodar Cedar and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deodar Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Deodar Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Deodar Cedar is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Deodar Cedar and Nutmeg Physical Information
Deodar Cedar and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Deodar Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Deodar Cedar and Nutmeg are as follows:
Deodar Cedar flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Deodar Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Deodar Cedar and Nutmeg
Care of Deodar Cedar and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Deodar Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Deodar Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.