Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Babylon
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Weeping
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
calabaza china
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
abóbora chinês
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Chiński dyni
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Violales
Family
Salicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Saliceae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Corkscrew Willow 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.