Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Myristica fragrans
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
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Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brownish Red, 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
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Scale-like imbricate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Average
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
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
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
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
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
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Nutmeg
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
जायफल
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Muskatnuss
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
noix de muscade
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
nutmeg
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Pinales
Family
Poaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Nutmeg and White Cedar
Season and care of Nutmeg and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and White Cedar season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and White Cedar Physical Information
Nutmeg and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and White Cedar are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and White Cedar
Care of Nutmeg and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.