Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
South America
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Cucurbita maxima
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
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
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
In German
Wacholder
Kürbis
In French
Genévrier
Citrouille
In Spanish
Juniperus
Calabaza
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Abóbora
In Polish
Juniperus
Dynia
In Latin
Juniperus
cucurbita
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Cucurbita
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Juniper and Giant Pumpkin
Season and care of Juniper and Giant Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Giant Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Giant Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral.
Juniper and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information
Juniper and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Giant Pumpkin are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Juniper and Giant Pumpkin
Care of Juniper and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.