Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 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
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
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, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water usually once a day
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
Pumpkin
In German
Sharon Frucht
Kürbis
In French
Sharon Fruit
Citrouille
In Spanish
Sharon Fruit
Calabaza
In Greek
Sharon Φρούτα
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Sharon Fruit
Abóbora
In Polish
Sharon Fruit
Dynia
In Latin
Sharon fructus
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Diospyreae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Sharon Fruit and Pumpkin
Season and care of Sharon Fruit and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Sharon Fruit and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sharon Fruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pumpkin season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Sharon Fruit and Pumpkin Physical Information
Sharon Fruit and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Sharon Fruit and Pumpkin are as follows:
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Sharon Fruit and Pumpkin
Care of Sharon Fruit and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit 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.