Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Cucurbita pepo
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Habitat
agricultural areas
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Green, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Maple shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
-
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
ACER campestre
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
In German
Zucchini
Feld-Ahorn
In French
Courgette
Maple terrain
In Spanish
calabacín
arce de campo
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Το πεδίο Maple
In Portuguese
abobrinha
bordo de campo
In Polish
Kabaczek
Klon polny
In Latin
zucchini
Field Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Field Maple
Season and care of Zucchini and Field Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Field Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Field Maple season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Field Maple Physical Information
Zucchini and Field Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Field Maple are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
- Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Zucchini and Field Maple
Care of Zucchini and Field Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.