Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Cold Regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
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
Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
allergic reaction
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
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
-
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Trident Maple
Nutmeg
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
जायफल
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Muskatnuss
In French
Trident Maple
noix de muscade
In Spanish
arce de Trident
nuez moscada
In Greek
Trident Maple
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
noz-moscada
In Polish
Trident klon
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Trident Maple
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Nutmeg
Season and care of Trident Maple and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Trident Maple and Nutmeg Physical Information
Trident Maple and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Trident Maple and Nutmeg
Care of Trident Maple and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple 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.