Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Not avaialable
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Medium
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
MALUS domestica 'Cortland'
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Apple, Cortland Apple, Red Eating Apple
In Hindi
चकोतरा
cortland apple
In German
Pampelmuse
Cortland Apfel
In French
Citrus maxima
Cortland (pomme)
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
manzana Cortland
In Greek
Not available
Cortland μήλο
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Cortland da maçã
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Cortland (jabłoń)
In Latin
Citrus maxima
cortland apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pummelo and Cortland Apple
Season and care of Pummelo and Cortland Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Cortland Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cortland Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Cortland Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Cortland Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Pummelo and Cortland Apple Physical Information
Pummelo and Cortland Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cortland Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Cortland Apple are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cortland Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cortland Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Pummelo and Cortland Apple
Care of Pummelo and Cortland Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cortland Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cortland Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.