Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bead tree
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Lavender
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
Toxic
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MELIA azedarach
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Chinaberry Tree
Squash
In Hindi
Chinaberry ट्री
Squash
In German
Chinaberry -Baum
Squash
In French
Chinaberry Arbre
Squash
In Spanish
Chinaberry Arbre
calabacín
In Greek
chinaberry Δέντρο
σκουός
In Portuguese
azederaque
abóbora
In Polish
azederaque
kabaczek
In Latin
Chinaberry ligno
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Meliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chinaberry Tree and Squash
Season and care of Chinaberry Tree and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Chinaberry Tree and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Chinaberry Tree and Squash Physical Information
Chinaberry Tree and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chinaberry Tree and Squash are as follows:
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Squash
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.