The bush winter squash usually have about the same size plants as a regular zucchini. Take up considerable sapce but mostly leaves and stems, Actual vine seldom goes more then three feet. Have grown ButterBush, Bush Table Queen, Taybelle and they fit within that parameter. There are also bush versions of other types.

Some varieties, like 'Rampicante-Tromboncino' Squash, will climb if given a trellis. The trellis should be a good, sturdy one, and tall.

Here is a link that might be useful: Show me your trellis (Bean Forum)

The acorns are like thier vining sisters. Of the two I have grown I like the Bush Table Queen better than Tay Belle, Butterbush is a small butternut but tastes like any other butternut. Trombocino is also in the butternut group, arguably the most rampant vining of the group, but all vining butternuts can be trellised.

Thanks so much, Farmerdilla - I will try Butterbush and Bush Table Queen next year, and only one of each! If I could get a hold of another plot at the community garden, I could dedicate it just to squash - but since I only have a 10 x 20 ft space and lots of big plans, I will have to cut back.
Ppod, I may end up using a trellis of some kind if I try a real vining type in the future. Thanks.

Judith

I'm so glad you asked this question as I have had the identical experience this year. I do so wish there was a good tasting yellow crookneck bush. That's hands down my favorite...

All yellow crooknecks are bush. Smaller than zucchinni. In fact I doubt you can find a smaller squash plant than yellow crookneck.

I agree on Yellow Crookneck Squash [in Colorado] I had 3 in a 10 foot area and ended up giving some away and that was with 9 of us who never got tired of eating Fried squash. Never had a problem giving them away either.