Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Myristica fragrans
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Tan
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
Orbicular
Plant Season
All year
Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Water deeply about once a week
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
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
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
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
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Nutmeg
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
जायफल
Tree Mallow
In German
Muskatnuss
Baum Mallow
In French
noix de muscade
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
nuez moscada
árbol de la malva
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Mallow
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
nutmeg
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Malvales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Nutmeg and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Tree Mallow season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Nutmeg and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Tree Mallow
Care of Nutmeg and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.