Citrus maxima (Pummelo, Shaddock, Chinese Grapefruit)
Pummelo is a large evergreen tree, with a dense canopy. It's native to Southeastern Asia and Polynesia. Usually grown for its edible fruit which is a bit similar to grapefruit. It can be with seed or seedless, and has a taste that ranges from sour to sweet.
It grows in well drained soil in full sun, and needs average watering.
- Landscape Information
- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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French Name: Pamplemoussier, pamplemousse
Arabic Name: بوملة
Pronunciation: SIT-rus MAKS-ih-muh
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Plant type: Tree, Shrub
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Origin: Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
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Heat Zones: 10 to 16
Hardiness Zones: 10 to 13
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Uses: Container, Shade, Edible
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: oval
Canopy Density: Dense
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m, 8 to 15 m
Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters, 8 to 10 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 20 to 50 Years
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 10 - 20
Leaf Shape: Oblong
Leaf Margins: Undulate
Leaf Texture: Glossy
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 0 - 1.5
Flower Type: Raceme
Flower Scent: Pleasant (Lemony)
Flower Color: White
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Trunk
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy, Smooth
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Fleshy
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: Over 20 cm
Fruit Color: Green, Yellow, White, Pink
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Tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Yes
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes
Edible Parts: Fruit
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting, Grafting