Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
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
Do Not over Water
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
ACER platanoides
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Norway Maple
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
नॉर्वे मेपल
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Spitzahorn
In French
potiron chinois
Norvège Maple
In Spanish
calabaza china
Noruega arce
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Νεροπλάτανος
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Noruega bordo
In Polish
Chiński dyni
klon zwyczajny
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Acer platanoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Norway Maple
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Norway Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Norway Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Norway Maple season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Norway Maple Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Norway Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Norway Maple are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Norway Maple
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Norway Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.