Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Nyssa sylvatica
Habitat
-
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
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
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Squash
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
Squash
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Squash
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Squash
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
calabacín
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
σκουός
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
abóbora
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
kabaczek
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
cucurbita
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cornales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Squash and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Black Tupelo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Squash and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Squash and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Squash and Black Tupelo
Care of Squash and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.