Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Central America
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
-
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Squash
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
Squash
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Squash
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Squash
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
calabacín
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
σκουός
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
abóbora
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
kabaczek
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
cucurbita
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Squash
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Squash season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Squash is Neutral.
Kwanzan Cherry and Squash Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Squash are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Squash
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.