Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
California
Types
Myristica fragrans
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
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 water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
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
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Body Ache, Stomach pain
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
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Nutmeg
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In German
Muskatnuss
Toyon
In French
noix de muscade
Toyon
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Toyon
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Toyon
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Toyon
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Genus
Myristica
Heteromeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Nutmeg and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Nutmeg and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Nutmeg and Toyon. Nutmeg doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Nutmeg does not have fragrant flowers. Nutmeg has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen and Toyon has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache and Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Nutmeg and Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Toyon
Season and care of Nutmeg and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Toyon season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Toyon Physical Information
Nutmeg and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Toyon are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Toyon
Care of Nutmeg and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done . In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.