Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
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African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
red alder
चकोतरा
In German
rot-Erle
Pampelmuse
In French
aulne rouge
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Citrus maxima
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
πομέλο
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Pomelo
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
red alnus
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Red Alder and Pummelo
Season and care of Red Alder and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Pummelo Physical Information
Red Alder and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Pummelo are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Alder and Pummelo
Care of Red Alder and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.