Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Brown, orange brown, Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Voilet
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Mid Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Applicable
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Antirheumatic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Skin Diseases, Skin wounds, treating tumours
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Juniperus Scopulorum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Rocky Mountain Juniper, Wichita Blue Juniper
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Wichita Blue Juniper
जायफल
In German
Wichita Blue Juniper
Muskatnuss
In French
Wichita Blue Juniper
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Wichita Blue Juniper
nuez moscada
In Greek
Wichita Blue Juniper
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Wichita Blue Juniper
noz-moscada
In Polish
Wichita Blue Juniper
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Wichita Blue Juniper
nutmeg
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Magnoliales
Family
Cupressaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Myristica
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Wichita Blue Juniper and Nutmeg
Season and care of Wichita Blue Juniper and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Wichita Blue Juniper and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wichita Blue Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wichita Blue Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wichita Blue Juniper is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Wichita Blue Juniper and Nutmeg Physical Information
Wichita Blue Juniper and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Wichita Blue Juniper height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Wichita Blue Juniper and Nutmeg are as follows:
Wichita Blue Juniper flower color: Brown, orange brown and Purple
Wichita Blue Juniper leaf color: Blue
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Wichita Blue Juniper and Nutmeg
Care of Wichita Blue Juniper and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wichita Blue Juniper 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 Wichita Blue Juniper 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.