Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
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 for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Nutmeg
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
जायफल
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Muskatnuss
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
noix de muscade
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
nutmeg
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Nutmeg and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Bird Cherry season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Nutmeg and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Nutmeg and Bird Cherry
Care of Nutmeg and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.