Pomelo
Citrus maxima
Starr 070313-5664 Citrus maxima by Forest & Kim Starr (CC BY 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Tender
10b
USDA zone
2°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Pomelo Overview
Citrus maxima is a fruiting tree species in the Rutaceae family, commonly known as Pomelo, after the fruits it produces. This plant is part of the parentage for the Bitter Orange, Citrus × aurantium and the Grapefruit, Cirtus paradise. Citrus maxima originates from Eastern Asia, from Assam to Western & Central Malesia. It was previously known by various names including Citrus costata and Citrus × aurantium f. grandis. Pomelo produces scented, white flowers are fragrant and large, rounded fruit with pale yellow, rough peel.
Common problems with Pomelo
How to propagate Pomelo
Seed
Cuttings
Root semi-ripe cuttings in the summer.
Special features of Pomelo
Attractive leaves
Attractive fruits
Attractive flowers
Attracts useful insects
Indoor plant
Pot plant
Other uses of Pomelo
Ornamental, culinary fruit, food