Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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 Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Compound
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Pear
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In German
Birne
Pampelmuse
In French
Poire
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Pera
Citrus maxima
In Portuguese
Pera
Pomelo
In Polish
Gruszka
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Orbis
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Pear and Pummelo
Season and care of Pear and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Pummelo season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Pummelo Physical Information
Pear and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Pummelo are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pear and Pummelo
Care of Pear and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear 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 Pear 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.