Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
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
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Peppertree
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Peppertree
चकोतरा
In German
Peppertree
Pampelmuse
In French
Peppertree
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
peppertree
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Peppertree
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Pomelo
In Polish
Peppertree
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Peppertree
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Pummelo
Season and care of Peppertree and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Pummelo Physical Information
Peppertree and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Pummelo are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Pummelo
Care of Peppertree and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppertree 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.