Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-7
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
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Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
For making oil
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Squash
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Squash
Black Ash plant
In German
Squash
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Squash
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
calabacín
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
σκουός
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
abóbora
planta Black Ash
In Polish
kabaczek
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
cucurbita
Black ash herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Black Ash
Season and care of Squash and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Black Ash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Black Ash Physical Information
Squash and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Black Ash are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Squash and Black Ash
Care of Squash and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.