Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
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
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dermatitis
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Winter Squash
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Winter squash
Red Maple Tree
In French
courges d'hiver
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
abóbora
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
dynia
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
cucurbita
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Winter Squash and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Winter Squash and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Squash and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Winter Squash and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Winter Squash and Red Maple Tree
Care of Winter Squash and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.