Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
कद्दू
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Kürbis
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Citrouille
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Calabaza
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Dynia
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
cucurbita
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Big leaf Maple
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.