Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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 after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Red aronii
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Red Chokeberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butternut Squash and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Butternut Squash and Red Chokeberry
Care of Butternut Squash and Red Chokeberry 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 Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.