Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
China
Types
Myristica fragrans
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
-
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Ornamental use
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
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
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 As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Nutmeg
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
जायफल
Wintersweet
In German
Muskatnuss
Wintersweet
In French
noix de muscade
Wintersweet
In Spanish
nuez moscada
wintersweet
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
wintersweet
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Wintersweet
In Latin
nutmeg
Wintersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Myristica
Chimonanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Wintersweet
Season and care of Nutmeg and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Wintersweet season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Wintersweet Physical Information
Nutmeg and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Wintersweet are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Wintersweet
Care of Nutmeg and Wintersweet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.