Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Central Asia
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Malus domestica
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Apple Tree
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Delicata Squash
Apfelbaum
In French
Delicata Squash
Pommier
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Manzano
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Macieira
In Polish
Delicata Squash
jabłoń
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Arbore
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Apple Tree
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Apple Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Apple Tree Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Apple Tree are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Apple Tree
Care of Delicata Squash and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
