Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
1-6
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
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
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Spindle Tree
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Spindelbaum
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Spindle Arbre
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Árbol del husillo
calabaza china
In Greek
ατράκτου Δέντρο
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Árvore spindle
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Wrzeciono Drzewo
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Ligno colos
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Violales
Family
Celastraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euonymeae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Spindle Tree and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Tree and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Tree season is Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Fall. The type of soil for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Spindle Tree and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Spindle Tree and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Spindle Tree and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Spindle Tree and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree 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.