Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
-
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-9
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Squash
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Squash
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Squash
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Squash
arbousier
In Spanish
calabacín
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
σκουός
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
abóbora
medronheiro
In Polish
kabaczek
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
cucurbita
arbutus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Squash and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Squash and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Squash and Strawberry Tree
Care of Squash and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.