Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Eastern Austrian Pine, Western Austrian Pine
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Wet ground, Wet lands
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-6
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PINUS nigra
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
European Black Pine
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Austrian Pine
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Schwarzkiefer
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Pin noir d'Autriche
potiron chinois
In Spanish
pino salgareño
calabaza china
In Greek
Η αυστριακή πεύκα
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-larício
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Sosna czarna
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Austrian Pine
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Austrian Pine and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Austrian Pine and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Austrian Pine and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Austrian Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Austrian Pine is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Austrian Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Austrian Pine and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Austrian Pine and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Austrian Pine height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Austrian Pine and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Austrian Pine flower color: Green
Austrian Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Austrian Pine and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Austrian Pine and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Austrian Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Austrian Pine 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.