Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
-
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
FAGUS sylvatica
Common Name
Squash
European Beech
In Hindi
Squash
यूरोपीय बीच
In German
Squash
Rotbuche
In French
Squash
Hêtre commun
In Spanish
calabacín
Fagus sylvatica
In Greek
σκουός
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
In Portuguese
abóbora
Faia-europeia
In Polish
kabaczek
Buk zwyczajny
In Latin
cucurbita
Europae fagi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and European Beech
Season and care of Squash and European Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and European Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and European Beech season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for European Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and European Beech Physical Information
Squash and European Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and European Beech are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- European Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and European Beech
Care of Squash and European Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, 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 European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.