(1/5) Close up of the Native Nutmeg up against 2 leaves By Albert [All Rights Reserved, Used By Permission] (Photo Credits)
(2/5) Native Nutmeg up against 2 leaves By Albert [All Rights Reserved, Used By Permission] (Photo Credits)
(3/5) Close up of Native Nutmeg inside the pods that are splitting apart By Albert [All Rights Reserved, Used By Permission] (Photo Credits)
(4/5) Native Nutmeg For Sale
(5/5) Leaf of the Native Nutmeg
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Native Nutmeg
Myristica insipida
Handsome, tropical rainforest tree with fruits that open to reveal the kernel encased in a bright red aril. Height from 8-12m, bird and butterfly attracting. The kernel can be ground to produce a subtle spice related to culinary Nutmeg. The aril can be dr... Read Moreied and used as a native Mace. Plants are either male or female, so advisable to plant at least 3 to be sure of one female. Warning: Use spices from the nutmeg genus sparingly due to toxity in even moderate amounts.
Other Names: Australian Nutmeg, Queensland Nutmeg, Wild Nutmeg
$39.00
Preferred Climate Tropical
Grown From Seedling
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 5-10m
Plants required to Pollinate 3 Plants (Male and Female)
Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
Water Requirements Frequent Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 5+ Years
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5), Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months September, October
Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost
Plant Width 4-6m
Growth Rate Medium