Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
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Types
Myristica fragrans
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spade shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
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
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
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin
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
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Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
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
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
RUBUS 'Amity'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
In German
Muskatnuss
Himbeere
In French
noix de muscade
Framboise
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Frambuesa
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Framboesa
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Malina
In Latin
nutmeg
RUBUS IDAEUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Nutmeg and Raspberry
Season and care of Nutmeg and Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Raspberry season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Raspberry Physical Information
Nutmeg and Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Raspberry are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Raspberry
Care of Nutmeg and Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Raspberry 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 Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.