Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
hedge rows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, 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
Needs more water during establishment, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune ocassionally, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early to mid-summer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used for making hedges
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
Alterative, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, cathartic, Cholagogue, Detoxification, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, HIV/AIDS, Homeopathy, Immunity, Odontalgic, Sedative, Tonic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
BUXUS 'Green Mountain' COPF
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Boxwood, Green Mountain Boxwood
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
In German
Delicata Squash
Buxus Green Mountain Baum
In French
Delicata Squash
Buxus Green Tree Montagne
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Buxus árbol verde de la montaña
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Buxus Árvore verde da montanha
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Buxus Green Mountain Drzewo
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Buxus Viridis ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Buxus Green Mountain
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Buxus Green Mountain is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Buxus Green Mountain Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Buxus Green Mountain season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Buxus Green Mountain is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Buxus Green Mountain is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Buxus Green Mountain Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Buxus Green Mountain physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Buxus Green Mountain height is 152.40 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Buxus Green Mountain are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Buxus Green Mountain flower color: Light Yellow
- Buxus Green Mountain leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Buxus Green Mountain
Care of Delicata Squash and Buxus Green Mountain include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Buxus Green Mountain pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing 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 Buxus Green Mountain needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.