Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Cornus controversa
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
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
चकोतरा
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Pampelmuse
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Pomelo
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Cornaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Pummelo
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Pummelo Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Pummelo are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Pummelo
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wedding Cake 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.