Called nutmeg because of the resemblance of its fruit to the nutmeg of commerce. There is no relation between the two botanically. Although it yields a wood of excellent technical qualities, it is unimportant commercially because it is a rather rare tree found only in California among the redwoods from Mendocino County south to Santa Cruz, and in the foothills of the Sierras. Maximum size 4' x 100', but usually under 2' x 70'. Wood is light, soft, close-textured and easily worked. Used locally for cabinets, patterns. Specimen is 1" x 151/2" x 7'0" and was cut in Mendocino County.

Location: 131-4 (explanation)