Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
Western Asia
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
broad, flat
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 thin branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Dermatitis
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Winter Squash
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
मीठी चेरी
In German
Winter squash
Süße Kirsche
In French
courges d'hiver
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
Cereza dulce
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
abóbora
Cereja doce
In Polish
dynia
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
cucurbita
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Winter Squash and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Squash and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Winter Squash and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Winter Squash and Sweet Cherry
Care of Winter Squash and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.