Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Deciduous Tree
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
Allergy
Severe allergen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Spaghetti Squash
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In German
Kies Eiche
Spaghettikürbis
In French
Shingle Oak
Courge spaghetti
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Spaghetti Squash
In Polish
gont Oak
Dynia makaronowa
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
T INLIDO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fagaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Spaghetti Squash
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Spaghetti Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Spaghetti Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spaghetti Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Spaghetti Squash Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Spaghetti Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Spaghetti Squash are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Spaghetti Squash
Care of Shingle Oak and Spaghetti Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spaghetti Squash pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spaghetti Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.