Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Western Asia
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
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Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Pampelmuse
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Citrus maxima
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
πομέλο
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Pummelo and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Pummelo and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Pummelo and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Pummelo and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Pummelo and Bing Cherry
Care of Pummelo and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.