Pummelo tree - Citrus maxima

Description and Uses

Citrus maxima (Pummelo tree) is a tropical tree from South East Asia. It is mainly grown for its fruit crops (n/a shelflife), The crop is harvested by hand picking. After 30 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Citrus maxima has a lifespan of 40 years.

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Environmental limitations

The tree is 14 meters tall. It is medium growing and tolerates not less light than full sun. Citrus maxima has a shallow root-system and forms symbiotic relations (endo-mycorrhiza).

Citrus maxima thrives in an altitude of 0 to 400 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 0°C and optimally between 25 - 30°C. The optimal rainfall is 2400 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1500 - 1800 mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind and to fire .

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Pests and Diseases

and diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Seeds are recalcitrant and can be stored for 1 months. Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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