Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Cornus controversa
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-8
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
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
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, 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
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
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Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Pumpkin
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
कद्दू
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Kürbis
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Citrouille
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Calabaza
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Dynia
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
cucurbita
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cornoideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Wedding Cake Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Wedding Cake Tree? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Wedding Cake Tree. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Wedding Cake Tree 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 Wedding Cake Tree 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 Wedding Cake Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Pumpkin and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Pumpkin and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Pumpkin and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.