Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, 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
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Delicata Squash
Rowan Tree
In French
Delicata Squash
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Rowan Tree
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
-
Number of Species
100
110
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Rowan Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Rowan Tree
Care of Delicata Squash and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.