Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Juglans nigra
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
4-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Pumpkin
Black Walnut
In Hindi
कद्दू
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Kürbis
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Citrouille
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Calabaza
nogal negro
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Abóbora
nogueira preta
In Polish
Dynia
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
cucurbita
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Juglandales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Juglandinae
Properties of Pumpkin and Black Walnut
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Black Walnut? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Black Walnut. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Black Walnut 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 Walnut 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 Walnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Black Walnut
Season and care of Pumpkin and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Black Walnut season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin and Black Walnut Physical Information
Pumpkin and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Black Walnut are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin and Black Walnut
Care of Pumpkin and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.