Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Arbutus unedo
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
चकोतरा
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Pampelmuse
In French
arbousier
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Citrus maxima
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
πομέλο
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Pomelo
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
arbutus
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Pummelo
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Pummelo Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Pummelo are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Pummelo
Care of Strawberry Tree and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree 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.