Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Incense Cedar
In German
Pampelmuse
Zeder
In French
Citrus maxima
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
cedro de incienso
In Greek
πομέλο
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Pomelo
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Citrus maxima
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Pummelo and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Pummelo and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Pummelo and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Pummelo and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Pummelo and Incense Cedar
Care of Pummelo and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.