Magnolia Tree

Nutmeg

About Magnolia Tree and Nutmeg

Magnolia Tree

Nutmeg

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe

Types

Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria

Myristica fragrans

Number of Varieties

19150

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

7-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,000.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

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, Yellow green, Sandy Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

All year

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Budding, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial 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

Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

fertilize in spring, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood

Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Frost

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals

Allergy

Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Treatment of Dark Spots

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees

Container, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'

Myristica fragrans

Common Name

Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia

Nutmeg

In Hindi

हिम चम्पा

जायफल

In German

Magnolienbaum

Muskatnuss

In French

magnolia

noix de muscade

In Spanish

árbol de magnolia

nuez moscada

In Greek

Magnolia δέντρο

μοσχοκάρυδο

In Portuguese

magnólia

noz-moscada

In Polish

magnolia drzewa

gałka muszkatołowa

In Latin

Magnolia lignum

nutmeg

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Magnoliales

Family

Magnoliaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Magnolia

Myristica

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Myrteae

Subfamily

Myrtoideae

Number of Species

2102

1 27800

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Properties of Magnolia Tree and Nutmeg

Wondering what are the properties of Magnolia Tree and Nutmeg? We provide you with everything About Magnolia Tree and Nutmeg. Magnolia Tree doesn't have thorns and Nutmeg doesn't have thorns. Also Magnolia Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Magnolia Tree has allergic reactions like and Nutmeg has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Magnolia Tree and Nutmeg and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Nutmeg

Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Nutmeg season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.

Magnolia Tree and Nutmeg Physical Information

Magnolia Tree and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Nutmeg are as follows:

Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Nutmeg flower color:
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper

Care of Magnolia Tree and Nutmeg

Care of Magnolia Tree and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree 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 Magnolia Tree 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.