Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Quercus lyrata
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Red, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
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
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Overcup Oak
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
चकोतरा
In German
Overcup Oak
Pampelmuse
In French
Overcup Oak
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Overcup Oak
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Pomelo
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Oryza
Citrus maxima
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Pummelo
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Overcup Oak and Pummelo Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Pummelo are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Pummelo
Care of Overcup Oak and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak 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.