Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
South America
Types
Not Available
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
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
Keep ground moist, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, 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
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Nutmeg
Peppertree
In Hindi
जायफल
Peppertree
In German
Muskatnuss
Peppertree
In French
noix de muscade
Peppertree
In Spanish
nuez moscada
peppertree
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Peppertree
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Peppertree
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Peppertree
In Latin
nutmeg
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Poaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Anacardioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Peppertree
Season and care of Nutmeg and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Peppertree season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Peppertree Physical Information
Nutmeg and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Peppertree are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Nutmeg and Peppertree
Care of Nutmeg and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.