Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, 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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Sap
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
चकोतरा
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Pampelmuse
Tiger Tree
In French
Citrus maxima
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Not available
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Citrus maxima
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pummelo and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Pummelo and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pummelo and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Pummelo and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pummelo and Tiger Tree
Care of Pummelo and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.