Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
slash pine
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
चकोतरा
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Pampelmuse
In French
slash pine
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
pino slash
Citrus maxima
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
πομέλο
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Pomelo
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Pummelo
Season and care of Slash Pine and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Slash Pine and Pummelo Physical Information
Slash Pine and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Pummelo are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Slash Pine and Pummelo
Care of Slash Pine and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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.