Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
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Types
Myristica fragrans
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Well drained
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
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, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
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
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
In German
Muskatnuss
Pflaume
In French
noix de muscade
prune
In Spanish
nuez moscada
ciruela
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
ameixa
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Śliwka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Plum
Season and care of Nutmeg and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Plum season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Nutmeg and Plum Physical Information
Nutmeg and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Plum are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Plum
Care of Nutmeg and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.