Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
North America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Water elm
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
American Elm
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
चीनी कद्दू
In German
amerikanische Ulme
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
orme d'Amérique
potiron chinois
In Spanish
olmo americano
calabaza china
In Greek
American Elm
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
olmo americano
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Elm and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Elm and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Elm and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Elm and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Elm and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Care of Elm and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Elm and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.