Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
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Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Squash
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Squash
In German
Süße Kirsche
Squash
In French
Cerise sucrée
Squash
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
calabacín
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
σκουός
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
abóbora
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
kabaczek
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Squash
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Squash is Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Squash Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Squash are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Squash
Care of Sweet Cherry and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.