Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Myristica fragrans
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
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, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
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
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
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
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
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 in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
Nutmeg
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
जायफल
Blue Berry Tree
In German
Muskatnuss
Blue Berry Baum
In French
noix de muscade
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
nutmeg
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Ebenales
Family
Poaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Myristica
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Blue Berry
Season and care of Nutmeg and Blue Berry is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Blue Berry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Blue Berry season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Berry is Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Blue Berry Physical Information
Nutmeg and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Blue Berry are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Blue Berry
Care of Nutmeg and Blue Berry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.