Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Malus domestica, Crispin Apple
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Cold Regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 15, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot, Watery soft rot
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
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
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
constipation, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Nutrients
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Application in Furniture, Sauces, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food
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
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Mutsu'
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Mutsu Apple, Yellow Eating Apple,Crispin apple
Nutmeg
In German
Crispin Apfel
Muskatnuss
In French
cidre de pomme
noix de muscade
In Spanish
sidra de manzana
nuez moscada
In Greek
Cider Apple
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
sidra de maçã
noz-moscada
In Polish
Apple Cider
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Cider Apple
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Mutsu Apple and Nutmeg
Season and care of Mutsu Apple and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Mutsu Apple and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mutsu Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mutsu Apple is Clay, Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mutsu Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Mutsu Apple and Nutmeg Physical Information
Mutsu Apple and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Mutsu Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Mutsu Apple and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Mutsu Apple and Nutmeg
Care of Mutsu Apple and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mutsu Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mutsu Apple 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.