Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late 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
Do not water frequently
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
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
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Nannyberry
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Nannyberry
जायफल
In German
Nannyberry
Muskatnuss
In French
alisier
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Nannyberry
nuez moscada
In Greek
Nannyberry
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
noz-moscada
In Polish
Nannyberry
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Nannyberry
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Magnoliales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Nutmeg
Season and care of Nannyberry and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Nannyberry and Nutmeg Physical Information
Nannyberry and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Nutmeg are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Nannyberry and Nutmeg
Care of Nannyberry and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.