Citrus maxima, syn. Citrus grandis, is known as pummelo or shaddock. It is a tall Citrus tree of great dimensions, with big leaves, flowers and fruits, which can be more than 12 in (20 cm) in diameter. Pummelo is native to Southeastern Asia, and is often cultivated in tropical countries. It can be fairly mistaken with the grapefruit, Citrus paradisi, which is thought to be a hybrid of Citrus maxima. The latter fruit is smaller, and more ubiquitous on European and American markets.
Although native to tropical areas, the pummelo may be grown in cooler climates, where negative temperatures may briefly reach down to 20°F to 18°F (-6°C to -8°C). This Citrus tree may thus be grown in sheltered areas of USDA zone 9 and warmer. However, the fruits will probably not rippen in these areas.
The pummelo has large leaves, with winged petioles.
Flowers are also very large, and like most Citrus flowers, are white, simple and strongly scented.
The pummelo, or shaddock, is a fruit that can be up to 12 in (20 cm) in diameter, and can weight a few pounds. The fruit is rounded, flattened or pear-shaped. This large and tropical Citrus is not as ubiquitous on western markets as its close relative, the pomelo. (Citrus paradisi) The pummelo has to be grown in tropical areas so that the fruits loose their bitterness. In that case, the pulp is crisp and sweet.
Citrus maxima requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil The pummelo needs a well-drained ground.
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Category - tree
Dimensions
Height 10.00 m
Width 8.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -8.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -5.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : white
Fruit - Edible Propagation - cutting, grafting, layering The best varieties of pummelo are propagated by grafting or air-layers. However, this Citrus may also be propagated by seeds or cuttings.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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