Pumpkin

Black Tupelo

About Pumpkin and Black Tupelo

Pumpkin

Black Tupelo

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Nyssa sylvatica

Number of Varieties

205

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Habitat

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

Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-65-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-7

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm1,828.80 cm

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Minimum Width

609.60 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Winter

Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Well drained

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

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

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, 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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Birds

Allergy

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

Mild Allergen, Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

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, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

NYSSA sylvatica

Common Name

Pumpkin

Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum

In Hindi

कद्दू

Black Tupelo Tree

In German

Kürbis

Schwarz Tupelo Baum

In French

Citrouille

Noir Arbre Tupelo

In Spanish

Calabaza

Árbol negro Tupelo

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Abóbora

Árvore Tupelo Preto

In Polish

Dynia

Czarny Tupelo Drzewo

In Latin

cucurbita

Niger Tupelo ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Cornales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Nyssaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Nyssa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Bombini

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Nyssoideae

Number of Species

945

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin and Black Tupelo

Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Black Tupelo? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Black Tupelo. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Black Tupelo 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 Tupelo 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 Tupelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Black Tupelo

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

Pumpkin and Black Tupelo Physical Information

Pumpkin and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Black Tupelo are as follows:

Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green

Care of Pumpkin and Black Tupelo

Care of Pumpkin and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.