Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Vegetable
Origin
-
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Prunus serrulata
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
1-6
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Early Winter
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the 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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
Pumpkin
In German
Blühende Kirsch
Kürbis
In French
cerisier
Citrouille
In Spanish
floración de la cereza
Calabaza
In Greek
Άνθιση κερασιών
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
cereja de florescência
Abóbora
In Polish
Kwitnienie wiśni
Dynia
In Latin
florentem cerasis
cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Flowering Cherry and Pumpkin
Season and care of Flowering Cherry and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Cherry and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Pumpkin season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Flowering Cherry and Pumpkin Physical Information
Flowering Cherry and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Flowering Cherry and Pumpkin are as follows:
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Flowering Cherry and Pumpkin
Care of Flowering Cherry and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.