Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Myristica fragrans
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
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
-
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spreading mass
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
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
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
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
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
Nutmeg
White Oak
In German
Muskatnuss
weiße Eiche
In French
noix de muscade
chêne blanc
In Spanish
nuez moscada
roble blanco
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
White Oak
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Carvalho branco
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
biały dąb
In Latin
nutmeg
Quercus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nutmeg and White Oak
Season and care of Nutmeg and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and White Oak season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Nutmeg and White Oak Physical Information
Nutmeg and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and White Oak are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and White Oak
Care of Nutmeg and White Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.