Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Central America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Squash
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Squash
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Squash
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Squash
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
calabacín
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
σκουός
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
abóbora
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
kabaczek
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Squash
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Squash season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Squash Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Squash are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Squash
Care of Bird Cherry and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.