Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Red
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round with toothed margin
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used as a nemiticide, Used for its medicinal properties
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Celastrus orbiculatus
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Asian bittersweet
चकोतरा
In German
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
Pampelmuse
In French
Asian bittersweet
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Asian bittersweet
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Asian bittersweet
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Asian bittersweet
Pomelo
In Polish
Dławisz okrągłolistny
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Asian bittersweet
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Bittersweet and Pummelo
Season and care of Bittersweet and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Bittersweet and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bittersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Bittersweet and Pummelo Physical Information
Bittersweet and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bittersweet and Pummelo are as follows:
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bittersweet and Pummelo
Care of Bittersweet and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bittersweet pruning is done Remove dead branches and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bittersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.