Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
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
-
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
जायफल
In German
Giant Sequoia
Muskatnuss
In French
Séquoia géant
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
nuez moscada
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
noz-moscada
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Magnoliales
Family
Cupressaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Myristica
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Nutmeg
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Sequoia and Nutmeg Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Giant Sequoia and Nutmeg
Care of Giant Sequoia and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia 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.