Citrus maxima

Species

Also called pummelo, pommelo, shaddock

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Citrus maxima
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Typetree

“A citrus fruit of an evergreen broad-leaf tree” — List of citrus fruits - Wikipedia

Lightfull sun — a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day

“full sun — a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day” — Pomelo Tree: Complete Guide to Growing Citrus Maxima | Pomelos.org

Waterconsistent, regular watering but cannot tolerate standing water around their roots

“consistent, regular watering but cannot tolerate standing water around their roots” — Pomelo Tree: Complete Guide to Growing Citrus Maxima | Pomelos.org

Soil pH5.5–6.5

“well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5” — Pomelo Tree: Complete Guide to Growing Citrus Maxima | Pomelos.org

Hardiness zones9 through 11

“9 through 11” — Pomelo Tree: Complete Guide to Growing Citrus Maxima | Pomelos.org

Height180–300 in

“15 to 25 feet (standard); 8 to 12 feet (dwarf)” — Pomelo Tree: Complete Guide to Growing Citrus Maxima | Pomelos.org

Toxicitynot toxic

“Non-toxic to pets.” — Pomelo (Citrus maxima) — Care Guide | PlantRanked

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