Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Coniferous Tree
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
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
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
जायफल
In German
Shortleaf Pine
Muskatnuss
In French
Shortleaf Pine
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
nuez moscada
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
noz-moscada
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
nutmeg
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Magnoliales
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Nutmeg
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Shortleaf Pine and Nutmeg Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Nutmeg
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.