Delicata Squash

Eastern Redbud

About Delicata Squash and Eastern Redbud

Delicata Squash

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Summer Squash, Winter Squash

Cercis

Number of Varieties

125

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Habitat

Cold Regions, Subtropical climates

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99993-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-6

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange, Dark Green

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange, Dark Green, Ivory

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Lemon yellow

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

Compost

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Birds

Allergy

Skin irritation, Skin rash

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for birds, Food for insects

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Peanut Squash, Squash

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

देलिकाता स्क्वाश

Eastern Redbud

In German

Delicata Squash

OstRedbud

In French

Delicata Squash

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Delicata Squash

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Delicata Σκουός

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Delicata Squash

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Delicata Squash

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

delicata Cucurbitae

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales

Fabales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

10010

1 27800

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Properties of Delicata Squash and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Delicata Squash and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Delicata Squash and Eastern Redbud. Delicata Squash doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Delicata Squash does not have fragrant flowers. Delicata Squash has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Skin rash and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Delicata Squash and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Delicata Squash and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Delicata Squash and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Delicata Squash and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Delicata Squash and Eastern Redbud

Care of Delicata Squash and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.