Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
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
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
cornelian चेरी
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Kornelkirsche
In French
Courge musquée Plante
cornouiller
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Cornelian Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Butternut Squash and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Butternut Squash and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.