Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Common Name
English boxwood
Peanut Squash, Squash
In Hindi
European boxwood
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Delicata Squash
In French
Buis commun
Delicata Squash
In Spanish
boj común
Delicata Squash
In Greek
European boxwood
Delicata Σκουός
In Portuguese
Buxo
Delicata Squash
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
Delicata Squash
In Latin
European boxwood
delicata Cucurbitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Buxales
Cucurbitales
Family
Buxaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Delicata Squash
Season and care of English Boxwood and Delicata Squash is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Delicata Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Delicata Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Delicata Squash is Neutral.
English Boxwood and Delicata Squash Physical Information
English Boxwood and Delicata Squash physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Delicata Squash are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Care of English Boxwood and Delicata Squash
Care of English Boxwood and Delicata Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.