Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
America
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Pyramidal
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
-
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
White Cedar
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
तोरी
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Zucchini
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Courgette
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
calabacín
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
abobrinha
In Polish
Techny Tuja
Kabaczek
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
zucchini
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Zucchini
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Techny Arborvitae and Zucchini Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Zucchini are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Zucchini
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Techny Arborvitae 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.