Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Myristica fragrans
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
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
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Making cosmetics
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, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Nutmeg
Arjuna
In Hindi
जायफल
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Muskatnuss
Terminalia arjuna
In French
noix de muscade
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
arjuna
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Migdałecznik arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Magnoliales
Myrtales
Genus
Myristica
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Nutmeg and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Arjuna Tree season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Nutmeg and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Arjuna Tree
Care of Nutmeg and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.