Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Northern Africa
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Populus nigra 'Italica'
Habitat
-
Fields, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Diamond-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
-
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
-
Other Uses
For making oil
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
POPULUS Nigra Italica
Common Name
Squash
Lombardy Poplar
In German
Squash
Lombardei Pappel
In French
Squash
peuplier de Lombardie
In Spanish
calabacín
Lombardía álamo
In Greek
σκουός
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
In Portuguese
abóbora
Lombardia Poplar
In Polish
kabaczek
Lombardia Topola
In Latin
cucurbita
Lombardiae Poplar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malpighiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and Lombardy Poplar
Season and care of Squash and Lombardy Poplar is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Lombardy Poplar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Lombardy Poplar season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Lombardy Poplar Physical Information
Squash and Lombardy Poplar physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Squash and Lombardy Poplar are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Lombardy Poplar flower color:
- Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Squash and Lombardy Poplar
Care of Squash and Lombardy Poplar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lombardy Poplar needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.