Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Coniferous Tree
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
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, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Shortleaf Pine
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Shortleaf Pine
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
calabaza china
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Shortleaf Pine and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.