Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
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
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Black Maple
In Hindi
कद्दू
Black Maple Tree
In German
Kürbis
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Citrouille
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Calabaza
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Dynia
Czarny klon
In Latin
cucurbita
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Areceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Black Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Black Maple? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Black Maple. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Black Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face and Black Maple has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face. 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 Giant Pumpkin and Black Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Black Maple
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Black Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Black Maple Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Black Maple are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Black Maple
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.