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Citrus
maxima, the Pommelo, is a fruit tree that originates from
tropical regions of Asia. It grows up to 10 meters high
for 8 meters wide. Its fruit, the grapefruit, is large
and is better tasting when grown under a tropical climate.
The plant blooms from March to June. The large white
flowers are very odorant. After pollination, they will
grow fruits up to 20 cm large and weighting 1-3 kg. Their
skin is thick and soft, pink, yellow or greenish. They
are comestible and taste bittersweet-acidic.
The foliage is evergreen, silky and dull green. The
leaves are large and have hairs underneath. It is easy to
cultivate. Prune before the next blooming season.
Tutoring can be necessary if you see that the weight of
the fruits is making the branches lean.
Hardiness zones 10-11 (1°C/35°F, 4°C/40°F) in winter.
Citrus maxima can tolerate short periods of frost over -5°C.
Under -7°C, the plant dies. It prefers a fresh
environment and a tropical or tempered climate.
Keep your plant away from strong winds, but always give
light and sun to it. Its environment has to be fresh and
sunny. It needs to grow in a well-drained and light soil.
Water every 2 or 3 days in order to keep the soil humid.
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