Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
China
Types
Myristica fragrans
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
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, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Ginkgo
In German
Muskatnuss
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
noix de muscade
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Ginkgoales
Family
Poaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Cycad
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Ginkgo
Season and care of Nutmeg and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Ginkgo season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Ginkgo Physical Information
Nutmeg and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Ginkgo are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Ginkgo
Care of Nutmeg and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.