Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
it is a variety of pine
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Fields
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1
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
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
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
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Lots of watering
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 stimulate growth
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, 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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
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
Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PINUS taeda
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Loblolly Pine
Nutmeg
In Hindi
loblolly pine
जायफल
In German
Weihrauchkiefer
Muskatnuss
In French
pin à encens
noix de muscade
In Spanish
pino taeda
nuez moscada
In Greek
loblolly πεύκο
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Pinus taeda
noz-moscada
In Polish
Loblolly sosna
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
pinea taeda
nutmeg
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Magnoliales
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Loblolly Pine and Nutmeg
Season and care of Loblolly Pine and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Loblolly Pine and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loblolly Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loblolly Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loblolly Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Loblolly Pine and Nutmeg Physical Information
Loblolly Pine and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Loblolly Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Loblolly Pine and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Loblolly Pine and Nutmeg
Care of Loblolly Pine and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loblolly Pine pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Loblolly Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.