Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
North America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Prunus virginiana
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
1-6
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
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
Thicket/Colonizing
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 Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Chokecherry
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Chokecherry
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Chokecherry
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Chokecherry
calabaza china
In Greek
Chokecherry
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Chokecherry
Chiński dyni
In Latin
chokecherry
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Chokecherry and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Chokecherry and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Chokecherry and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Chokecherry and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.