Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
1-6
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
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
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Well drained
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
-
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Ninebark
Pumpkin
In German
Ninebark
Kürbis
In French
Physocarpe
Citrouille
In Spanish
ninebark
Calabaza
In Greek
ninebark
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
ninebark
Abóbora
In Latin
Ninebark
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Physocarpus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Neillieae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Ninebark and Pumpkin
Season and care of Ninebark and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Pumpkin season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Ninebark and Pumpkin Physical Information
Ninebark and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Pumpkin are as follows:
Care of Ninebark and Pumpkin
Care of Ninebark and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.