Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Sassafras
Pumpkin
In German
Sassafras
Kürbis
In French
Sassafras
Citrouille
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Calabaza
In Greek
σασάφρα
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Abóbora
In Polish
Sassafras
Dynia
In Latin
Sassafras
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Sassafras
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Sassafras and Pumpkin
Season and care of Sassafras and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Sassafras and Pumpkin Physical Information
Sassafras and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Pumpkin are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Sassafras and Pumpkin
Care of Sassafras and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Sassafras 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.