Eastern Red Cedar

Giant Pumpkin

About Eastern Red Cedar and Giant Pumpkin

Eastern Red Cedar

Giant Pumpkin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Vegetable

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

South America

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Cucurbita maxima

Number of Varieties

220

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

gardens, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-7-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Pyramidal

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm30.00 cm

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm500.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

Yellow, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

Yellow, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune after flowering

Fertilizers

Compost

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

कद्दू

In German

Eastern Red Cedar

Kürbis

In French

Red Cedar Orient

Citrouille

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

Calabaza

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

Abóbora

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

Dynia

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Violales

Family

Cupressaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Juniperus

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Mirini

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

501

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Giant Pumpkin

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Giant Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Eastern Red Cedar and Giant Pumpkin. Eastern Red Cedar has thorns and Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Red Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Red Cedar has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Giant Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Red Cedar and Giant Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Giant Pumpkin

Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Giant Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Giant Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral.

Eastern Red Cedar and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Giant Pumpkin are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Giant Pumpkin

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.