Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Terrestrial
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
1-6
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
Pumpkin
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
कद्दू
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Kürbis
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Citrouille
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Calabaza
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Abóbora
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
Dynia
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Pumpkin
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Bing Cherry and Pumpkin Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Pumpkin are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Pumpkin
Care of Bing Cherry and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.