Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Tree trunks
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
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
ACACIA melanoxylon
Common Name
Nutmeg
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
In Hindi
जायफल
काली लकड़ी
In German
Muskatnuss
Schwarzes Holz
In French
noix de muscade
Bois noir
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Blackwood
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Μαυρο ξυλο
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Madeira preta
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Czarne drewno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Blackwood
Season and care of Nutmeg and Blackwood is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Blackwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Blackwood season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Blackwood Physical Information
Nutmeg and Blackwood physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Nutmeg and Blackwood are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Nutmeg and Blackwood
Care of Nutmeg and Blackwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Blackwood pruning is done 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 Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.