Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
  
Origin
South America
  
Central America, Europe, North America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
  
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Fall, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loamy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering
  
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
  
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
  
Beautiful Skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
  
Malus sylvestris
  
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
  
European crab apple
  
In Hindi
कद्दू
  
european crab apple
  
In German
Kürbis
  
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
  
In French
Citrouille
  
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
  
In Spanish
Calabaza
  
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
  
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
  
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
  
In Portuguese
Abóbora
  
Malus sylvestris
  
In Polish
Dynia
  
Jabłoń dzika
  
In Latin
cucurbita
  
european crab apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Violales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Cucurbita
  
Malus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and European Crab Apple
Care of Giant Pumpkin and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant 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 European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.