Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Myristica fragrans
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
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
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Nutmeg
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
जायफल
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Muskatnuss
Tulpenbaum
In French
noix de muscade
tulipier
In Spanish
nuez moscada
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
tulipanowiec
In Latin
nutmeg
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Magnoliales
Family
Poaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Myristica
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Nutmeg and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Tulip Tree season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Nutmeg and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Tulip Tree
Care of Nutmeg and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.