Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southeastern United States
Types
Myristica fragrans
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
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Tolerances
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Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
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, Reduce water once established
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
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Asthma, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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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, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, 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
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
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Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Nutmeg
slash pine
In Hindi
जायफल
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Muskatnuss
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
noix de muscade
slash pine
In Spanish
nuez moscada
pino slash
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
pinho barra
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
nutmeg
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Pinales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Nutmeg and Slash Pine
Season and care of Nutmeg and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Slash Pine season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Slash Pine Physical Information
Nutmeg and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Slash Pine are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Slash Pine
Care of Nutmeg and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.