Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
-
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
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, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Grande feuille Érable
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
calabaza china
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Violales
Family
Aceraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Big leaf Maple and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Big leaf Maple 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.