Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Pollen
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Delicata Squash
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Delicata Squash
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Delicata Squash and Big leaf Maple
Care of Delicata Squash and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.