Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
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Types
Myristica fragrans
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
All year
Spring, Fall
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
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
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Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
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Aesthetic Uses
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Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, 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
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In German
Muskatnuss
Blühende Kirsch
In French
noix de muscade
cerisier
In Spanish
nuez moscada
floración de la cereza
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
cereja de florescência
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
nutmeg
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Nutmeg and Flowering Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Flowering Cherry? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Flowering Cherry. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Flowering Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Nutmeg does not have fragrant flowers. Nutmeg has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen and Flowering Cherry has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Nutmeg and Flowering Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Nutmeg and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Flowering Cherry season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Nutmeg and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Flowering Cherry
Care of Nutmeg and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.