Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, 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
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
3-9
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
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
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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 rubrum
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Red Maple Tree
In French
potiron chinois
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
calabaza china
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Rubrum Maple ligno
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 Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Red Maple Tree
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.