Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
Ayers Pear
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Ayers Birne
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Ayers pera
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Butternut Squash and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Ayers Pear
Care of Butternut Squash and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear pruning is done 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 Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.