Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Prunus virginiana
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
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Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
-
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Squash
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Squash
In German
Chokecherry
Squash
In French
Chokecherry
Squash
In Spanish
Chokecherry
calabacín
In Greek
Chokecherry
σκουός
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
abóbora
In Polish
Chokecherry
kabaczek
In Latin
chokecherry
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Squash
Season and care of Chokecherry and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Chokecherry and Squash Physical Information
Chokecherry and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Squash are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Squash
Care of Chokecherry and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chokecherry 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.