Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
-
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Hills, Lower slopes, open Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Lime Green
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS phellomanus
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Cork Oak
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
कॉर्क ट्री
चकोतरा
In German
Cork Tree
Pampelmuse
In French
Arbre de Cork
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Árbol de corcho
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Cork Tree
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Cork Tree
Pomelo
In Polish
Cork Tree
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Cork ligno
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Celastraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mirinae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Cork Tree and Pummelo
Season and care of Cork Tree and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Cork Tree and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cork Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cork Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cork Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Cork Tree and Pummelo Physical Information
Cork Tree and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Cork Tree height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cork Tree and Pummelo are as follows:
Cork Tree flower color: Light Green
Cork Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cork Tree and Pummelo
Care of Cork Tree and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cork Tree pruning is done and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cork Tree 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.