Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
agricultural areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Ovate
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Birds
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
तोरी
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Zucchini
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Courgette
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
calabacín
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Kabaczek
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
zucchini
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Zucchini and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Bird Cherry season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Zucchini and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Zucchini and Bird Cherry
Care of Zucchini and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.