winter squash
Namewinter squash
Species NameCucurbita pepo
Common NameWinter Squash
Bonsai Styleslanting
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, vining
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent, large yellow fruit; broad, somewhat discolored leaves; vining growth habit.
Description
This specimen features a large, round, bright yellow winter squash fruit growing on a herbaceous vine. The plant exhibits broad green leaves with some yellowing, indicative of a mature or stressed plant. It is currently producing fruit.
