Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Populus tremuloides
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Salt
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Chayote
In German
Zitterpappel
Chayote
In French
tremble
Chayote
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Chayote
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Chayote
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
chuchu
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Chayote
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
chayote
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Violales
Family
Salicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Chayote
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Chayote Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Chayote are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Chayote
Care of Quaking Aspen and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.