Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Sophora japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Not Available
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
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
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
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
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
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 as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Nutmeg
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
जायफल
Gobur champ
In German
Muskatnuss
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
noix de muscade
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
nutmeg
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Genus
Myristica
Styphnolobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Nutmeg and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Japanese Pagoda season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Nutmeg and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nutmeg and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Nutmeg and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.