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