Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Habitat
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Spaghetti Squash
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Spaghettikürbis
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Courge spaghetti
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
Spaghetti Squash
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Dynia makaronowa
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Juglandales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Spaghetti Squash and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Spaghetti Squash and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Spaghetti Squash and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spaghetti Squash season is Summer and Fall and Shagbark Hickory season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Spaghetti Squash and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Spaghetti Squash and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Spaghetti Squash and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spaghetti Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.