Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
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
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, 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, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture, Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Root
Other Uses
For making oil
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Squash
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
Squash
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Squash
Baum des Himmels
In French
Squash
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
calabacín
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
σκουός
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
abóbora
Árvore do céu
In Polish
kabaczek
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
cucurbita
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Simaroubaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Ailanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Squash and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Squash and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Tree-of-Heaven season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Squash and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Squash and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.