A fruit that had us smiling. This is the Carters Red Pummelo fruit sweet like an orange but large like a grapefruit

(1/6) A fruit that had us smiling. This is the Carters Red Pummelo fruit sweet like an orange but large like a grapefruit

Carters Red Pummelo Pomelo taken by Greg Daley of https://www.daleysfruit.com.au at Fruit Forest Farm Visit

(2/6) Carters Red Pummelo Pomelo taken by Greg Daley of https://www.daleysfruit.com.au at Fruit Forest Farm Visit

Pummelo prepared for eating Laos

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Pummelo Carters Red

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Pummelo - Carters Red For Sale (Size: Large)  (Grafted)

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Leaf of the Pummelo Carters Red

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Pummelo - Carters Red

Citrus maxima
Fruit Trees > Citrus Trees > Pummelo > Pummelo - Carters Red
Pink to red fleshed variety showing potential in warmer areas. Strong growing tree. The largest citrus fruit. Unlike grapefruit this is indeed a sweet taste more like an orange with perhaps a mild grapefruit flavour The super size means you can really get... Read More
Other Names: shaddock, pomelo, pummelo, pommelo, lusho, Citrus

$39.00

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We previously had the most to buy in Jul and Jan. With limited quantities for sale in other months. They are unlikely to be available in Feb and Apr. Special Note: This plant is in the top 25% of plants customers are wanting to know about. It is very unlikely that you will be able to purchase this plant unless you click above to be notified when it is in stock again. Please expect a delay on this item as we notify those who have waited the longest .

Specifications of Pummelo - Carters Red

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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Pummelo - Carters Red Reviews & Tips

Star Rating

Kiet
★★★★★ 11months ago

PARA HILLS, SA

Pummelo - Carters Red

Pomelo tree was growing good and Well established just only 5 weeks since arriving

Kiet
★★★★★ 11months ago

PARA HILLS, SA

Pummelo - Carters Red

Happy with the plants - very healthy when arriving, very professional business, will order again in future

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Edward3
5y ago

CARLINGFORD, NSW, Australia

The Flick's Yellow pummelo which we have has very nice fruit so we decided to try the red pummelo variety as well. Has flowered well, but low fruit set and fruit drops off while still small. Suspect inadequate water. We finally got a few fruit in 2019 ...

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