Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia
America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Red, Purple
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Squirrels
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available, Squirrels
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Oral Allergy, Throat itching
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Castanea sativa
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Sweet Chestnut, Chestnut
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
शाहबलूत का फल
तोरी
In German
Esskastanie
Zucchini
In French
châtaignier
Courgette
In Spanish
Castaña dulce
calabacín
In Greek
Sweet Chestnut
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Castanheiro
abobrinha
In Polish
słodki Chestnut
Kabaczek
In Latin
Dulce Chestnut
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Violales
Family
Aceraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Chestnut and Zucchini
Season and care of Sweet Chestnut and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Chestnut and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Chestnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sweet Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Chestnut and Zucchini Physical Information
Sweet Chestnut and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Chestnut height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Chestnut and Zucchini are as follows:
Sweet Chestnut flower color: Red and Purple
Sweet Chestnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Chestnut and Zucchini
Care of Sweet Chestnut and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Chestnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Sweet Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.