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Pomelo

Citrus maxima, Rutaceae

Zones
9a–11b
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Turnip Cover CropBrassica rapa subsp. rapa
Trap CropBeneficial Insect Habitat
CalendulaCalendula officinalis
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Giant Timber BambooBambusa oldhamii
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

ClementineCitrus × clementina

Pomelo and clementine compete for similar growing resources and space in citrus orchards

Bamboo ShootBambusa vulgaris

Bamboo shoot's allelopathic effects and aggressive root growth inhibit pomelo tree development

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Pomelo grow in?

Pomelo grows in USDA hardiness zones 9a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Pomelo?

Good companions for Pomelo include Turnip Cover Crop, Calendula, Giant Timber Bamboo.

Design guilds with Pomelo and see companion relationships visually.

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