Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Myristica fragrans
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
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
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
-
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
Asthma
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
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
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark
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 construction, Used in Furniture
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
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Nutmeg
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
जायफल
Overcup ओक
In German
Muskatnuss
Overcup Oak
In French
noix de muscade
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Overcup Roble
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Overcup Oak
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Overcup Dąb
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Nutmeg and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Overcup Oak season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Nutmeg and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Overcup Oak
Care of Nutmeg and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.