Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Juglans nigra
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
bottomlands, Moist woods
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Good for skin
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
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Black Walnut
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
nogal negro
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
nogueira preta
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Juglandales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Juglandinae
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Black Walnut
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Black Walnut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Butternut Squash and Black Walnut Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Black Walnut are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Black Walnut
Care of Butternut Squash and Black Walnut 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 Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.