Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Black Cherry
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Delicata Squash
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Delicata Squash
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Black Cherry
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Black Cherry Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Black Cherry are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Black Cherry
Care of Delicata Squash and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.