Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Dry areas
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
1-6
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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 leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Rust
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PINUS flexilis
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
limber pine
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
limber pine
चीनी कद्दू
In German
limber pine
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
limber pine
potiron chinois
In Spanish
limber pine
calabaza china
In Greek
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
limver foi
abóbora chinês
In Polish
limver poszedł
Chiński dyni
In Latin
limver abiit
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Limber Pine and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Limber Pine and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Limber Pine and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limber Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Limber Pine and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Limber Pine and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Limber Pine and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Limber Pine flower color:
Limber Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Limber Pine and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Limber Pine and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limber Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Limber Pine needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.