Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
3-7
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
A3, 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, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
potiron chinois
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
calabaza china
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.