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Pummelo - Tahitian

Citrus maxima

Roundish yellow thin-rinded fruit of excellent quality. Very juicy, greenish flesh. Unique agreeable spicy-sweet flavour with lime-like overtones.

Other Names: shaddock, pomelo, pummelo, pommelo, lusho, Citrus

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From GraftedLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months June, July, August, September, October

Fertiliser All Purpose

Plant Width 2-4m

Growth Rate Medium

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Customer Tips & Reviews Pummelo - Tahitian

Pummelo - Tahiti

By covering the blooms with a net and stopping pollination, you can achieve seedless fruit.