Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
अमुर मेपल
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Courge musquée Plante
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
arce de Amur
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
de bordo amur
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
klon amur
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Amur Maple
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Amur Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butternut Squash and Amur Maple Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Amur Maple are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Amur Maple
Care of Butternut Squash and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.