Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis
Asthma
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
-
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
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
Overcup ओक
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Overcup Oak
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Overcup Oak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butternut Squash and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Overcup Oak
Care of Butternut Squash and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.