Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Spaghetti Squash
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Spaghettikürbis
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Courge spaghetti
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Spaghetti Squash
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Dynia makaronowa
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
T INLIDO
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Spaghetti Squash and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Spaghetti Squash and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Spaghetti Squash and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spaghetti Squash season is Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spaghetti Squash and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Spaghetti Squash and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Spaghetti Squash and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Bird Cherry
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spaghetti Squash pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Spaghetti Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.