Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Nutmeg
In German
Süße Kirsche
Muskatnuss
In French
Cerise sucrée
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
nuez moscada
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
noz-moscada
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Nutmeg
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Nutmeg Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Nutmeg
Care of Sweet Cherry and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Cherry 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.