Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
-
Swamps, Thickets, 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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Squash
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Squash
Juneberry
In German
Squash
Felsenbirnen
In French
Squash
Amélanchier
In Spanish
calabacín
Amelanchier
In Greek
σκουός
Juneberry
In Portuguese
abóbora
Amelanchier
In Polish
kabaczek
Świdośliwa
In Latin
cucurbita
Amelanchier
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Squash and Juneberry
Season and care of Squash and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Juneberry Physical Information
Squash and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Juneberry are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Squash and Juneberry
Care of Squash and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.