Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Cornus controversa
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
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
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Pampelmuse
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Citrus maxima
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
πομέλο
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Citrus maxima
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cornales
Family
Rutaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Cornoideae
Season and Care of Pummelo and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Pummelo and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pummelo and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Pummelo and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pummelo and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Pummelo and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.