Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
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
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Winter Squash
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Winter squash
Waldkiefer
In French
courges d'hiver
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
abóbora
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
dynia
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
cucurbita
Scott abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Scot Pine
Season and care of Winter Squash and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Scot Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Squash and Scot Pine Physical Information
Winter Squash and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Scot Pine are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Winter Squash and Scot Pine
Care of Winter Squash and Scot Pine 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 Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.