Pumpkin

Black Birch

About Pumpkin and Black Birch

Pumpkin

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Biennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

2040

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Habitat

close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-64-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

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, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

609.60 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Well drained

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

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

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Pumpkin

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

कद्दू

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Kürbis

Schwarze Birke

In French

Citrouille

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Calabaza

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Abóbora

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Dynia

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

cucurbita

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Fagales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

940

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Black Birch. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face and Black Birch 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 Pumpkin and Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Black Birch

Season and care of Pumpkin and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Black Birch season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Pumpkin and Black Birch Physical Information

Pumpkin and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Black Birch are as follows:

Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Pumpkin and Black Birch

Care of Pumpkin and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.