Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever
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
-
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
चकोतरा
In German
der japanischen Zeder
Pampelmuse
In French
Cedar japonais
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
cedro japonés
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
Pomelo
In Polish
japoński cedr
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Italica Cedar
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and Pummelo
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Cedar and Pummelo Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and Pummelo are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color:
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Japanese Cedar and Pummelo
Care of Japanese Cedar and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Cedar 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.