Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
North America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
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 Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Chokecherry
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Chokecherry
In French
potiron chinois
Chokecherry
In Spanish
calabaza china
Chokecherry
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Chokecherry
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Chokecherry
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Chokecherry
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Chokecherry season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Chokecherry Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Chokecherry are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Chokecherry
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.