Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Eucalyptus crebra, Eucalyptus sideroxylon
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cold
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Ironbark
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In German
Ironbark
Pampelmuse
In French
Ironbark
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Ironbark
Citrus maxima
In Portuguese
Ironbark
Pomelo
In Polish
Ironbark
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Ironbark
Citrus maxima
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Citreae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Ironbark and Pummelo
Season and care of Ironbark and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Ironbark and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Ironbark and Pummelo Physical Information
Ironbark and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ironbark and Pummelo are as follows:
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ironbark and Pummelo
Care of Ironbark and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ironbark pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ironbark 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.