nutmeg
Myristica fragrans
USDA zones11 to 12
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size10 to 60 feet tall6 to 25 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is an evergreen tree for borders and containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 11 and warmer, down to about 40°F (4°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun and average to moist, loamy soil. The leaves are fragrant, and the tree needs little care once settled. It can reach well over ten feet tall in the right spot.
Pairs well with Common ginger, Cardamom, and Cloves.
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