Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
-
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
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
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Summer Squash
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
summer squash
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Sommerkürbis
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
courges d'été
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
latem squash
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Summer Squash and White Cedar
Season and care of Summer Squash and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and White Cedar season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Summer Squash and White Cedar Physical Information
Summer Squash and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and White Cedar are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Summer Squash and White Cedar
Care of Summer Squash and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.