Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
agricultural areas
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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 prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
-
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In German
Zucchini
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Courgette
cerisier
In Spanish
calabacín
floración de la cereza
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
abobrinha
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Kabaczek
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
zucchini
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Zucchini and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Flowering Cherry season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Zucchini and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Zucchini and Flowering Cherry
Care of Zucchini and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.