Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-11
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer
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 Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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, 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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In German
Zuckerapfel
Pampelmuse
In French
Sugar Apple
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Citrus maxima
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Pinha
Pomelo
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Annonaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Pummelo
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Pummelo season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Pummelo Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Pummelo are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Pummelo
Care of Sugar Apple and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple 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.