Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
China, Japan
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
-
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Green, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Acicular
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Alkaline
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
CITRUS unshiu
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
In German
Pampelmuse
satsuma
In French
Citrus maxima
satsuma
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
satsuma
In Portuguese
Pomelo
satsuma
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Satsuma
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Satsuma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Pummelo and Satsuma
Season and care of Pummelo and Satsuma is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Satsuma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Satsuma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Satsuma is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pummelo and Satsuma Physical Information
Pummelo and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Satsuma are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Satsuma flower color: White
- Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pummelo and Satsuma
Care of Pummelo and Satsuma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.