Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark 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, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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
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, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
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
Salt
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
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
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, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Not Available
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
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Blue Princess Holly
In Hindi
जायफल
BluePrincess Holly Plant
In German
Muskatnuss
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
In French
noix de muscade
BluePrincess houx Plante
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
BluePrincess Planta Holly
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
BluePrincess Holly roślin
In Latin
nutmeg
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Magnoliales
Aquifoliales
Family
Poaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Blue Princess Holly
Season and care of Nutmeg and Blue Princess Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Blue Princess Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Blue Princess Holly season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Princess Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Blue Princess Holly Physical Information
Nutmeg and Blue Princess Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Blue Princess Holly are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
- Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nutmeg and Blue Princess Holly
Care of Nutmeg and Blue Princess Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
