Citrus maxima - Pomelo

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Pomelo is one of the oldest, original citrus species, used extensively for breeding (for example the grapefruit is a pomelo/orange hibrid), however it comes true from seed! Native to Sotheast Asia, used extensively for food Every part of the plant is larger than that of other citrus, from the leaves to the fruits, which can weigh 1.5kg each. Hardy down to -5C, it makes an excellent conservatory plant. Vigorous and flowers well when established.

We have fresh seedling plants (5-7cm tall) on offer.

The intended main use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption. We always recommend further research to learn the different ways in which the food source can be prepared and consumed.

• Plant type	Evergreen shrub
  Flower	Winter to Spring
  Fruit	Edible - yellow , egg shaped
  Position	Full sun
  Soil type	Rich, fertile
  Hardiness	-7c
  Rate of growth	Slow
  Height and spread	1m
  Origin	East Asia
  Pot size	7cm

   

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