Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
South America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Weeping
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
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
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
-
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Common Name
Peppertree
Peanut Squash, Squash
In Hindi
Peppertree
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
In German
Peppertree
Delicata Squash
In French
Peppertree
Delicata Squash
In Spanish
peppertree
Delicata Squash
In Greek
Peppertree
Delicata Σκουός
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Delicata Squash
In Polish
Peppertree
Delicata Squash
In Latin
Peppertree
delicata Cucurbitae
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Delicata Squash
Season and care of Peppertree and Delicata Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Delicata Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Delicata Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Delicata Squash is Neutral.
Peppertree and Delicata Squash Physical Information
Peppertree and Delicata Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Delicata Squash are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Care of Peppertree and Delicata Squash
Care of Peppertree and Delicata Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Delicata Squash pruning is done . In summer Peppertree 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.