Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Coral, Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
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 Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
ARBUTUS arizonica
Common Name
Nutmeg
Arizona Madrone
In Hindi
जायफल
Arizona Madrone
In German
Muskatnuss
Arizona Madrone
In French
noix de muscade
Arizona Madrone
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Arizona MADRONE
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Αριζόνα Madrone
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Arizona Madrone
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Arizona Madrone
In Latin
nutmeg
Arizona Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Ericales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Arizona Madrone
Season and care of Nutmeg and Arizona Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Arizona Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Arizona Madrone season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arizona Madrone is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Arizona Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Arizona Madrone Physical Information
Nutmeg and Arizona Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Arizona Madrone height is 550.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Arizona Madrone are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Arizona Madrone flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Arizona Madrone leaf color: Light Green
Care of Nutmeg and Arizona Madrone
Care of Nutmeg and Arizona Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Arizona Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arizona Madrone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.