Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
भोज पत्र
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Birke
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Abedul
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
bétula
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Brzoza
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Birch
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Butternut Squash and Birch Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Birch are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Butternut Squash and Birch
Care of Butternut Squash and Birch 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 Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.