Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Trees
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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 Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Ash Tree
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
राख पेड़
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Esche
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Frêne
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Fresno
calabaza china
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Freixo
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Jesion
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Fraxinum
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Ash Tree and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Cheese Pumpkin season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Ash Tree and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Ash Tree and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Ash Tree and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Ash Tree and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.