Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Japan
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
not available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
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, Alkaline
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
चकोतरा
crimson pygmy
In German
Pampelmuse
crimson pygmy
In French
Citrus maxima
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Not available
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Pomelo
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Citrus maxima
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ranunculales
Family
Rutaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pummelo and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Pummelo and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pummelo and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Pummelo and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Pummelo and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Pummelo and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.