Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Pumpkin
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
कद्दू
In German
Red Maple Tree
Kürbis
In French
Red Maple Tree
Citrouille
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Calabaza
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Abóbora
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Dynia
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Violales
Family
Aceraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Pumpkin
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Pumpkin. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Red Maple Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Red Maple Tree has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Pumpkin has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes. 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 Red Maple Tree and Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Pumpkin
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Red Maple Tree and Pumpkin Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Pumpkin are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Pumpkin
Care of Red Maple Tree and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.