Pumpkin

Shagbark Hickory

About Pumpkin and Shagbark Hickory

Pumpkin

Shagbark Hickory

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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, Central United States, Canada

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory

Number of Varieties

202

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-64-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

8-1

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

609.60 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

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

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels

Allergy

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

breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Moisturizing

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Analgesic, Antirheumatic

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Sap, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Edible, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

CARYA ovata

Common Name

Pumpkin

Shagbark Hickory

In Hindi

कद्दू

Shagbark Hickory

In German

Kürbis

Shagbark Hickory

In French

Citrouille

Caryer ovale

In Spanish

Calabaza

Shagbark Hickory

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

Shagbark Hickory

In Portuguese

Abóbora

Shagbark Hickory

In Polish

Dynia

ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY

In Latin

cucurbita

Carya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Juglandales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Carya

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

919

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin and Shagbark Hickory

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

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Shagbark Hickory

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

Pumpkin and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information

Pumpkin and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:

Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:

Care of Pumpkin and Shagbark Hickory

Care of Pumpkin and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Shagbark Hickory pruning is done 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 Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.