Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Deciduous Tree
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Severe allergen
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Shingle Oak
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
चकोतरा
In German
Kies Eiche
Pampelmuse
In French
Shingle Oak
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Citrus maxima
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Pomelo
In Polish
gont Oak
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Pummelo
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Pummelo Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Pummelo are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Pummelo
Care of Shingle Oak and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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.