Pomelo
Citrus maxima
Description
The pomelo, also known as a shaddock, is the largest citrus fruit. It is an ancestor of several cultivated citrus species, including the bitter orange and the grapefruit.
Taxonomy
Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Cultivars
6
Chandler
Chandler is a cultivar of pomelo selected for its distinctive fruit or growth characteristics. The plant is highly ornamental, featuring large, fragrant flowers and an impressive yield of oversized fruit. This is a heavy cropper, so fruit thinning is recommended for best results.
Hawaiian
Hawaiian is a cultivar of pomelo selected for its distinctive fruit or growth characteristics. Hawaiian Pomelo is a resilient tree that bears large yellow pomelo fruits. The flesh is a pale yellow and is very juicy and aromatic.
Kao Phuang
The Kao Phuang Pomelo is a large, broadly pear-shaped fruit with a distinctive neck and smooth apex, featuring a vibrant lemon-yellow rind that is glossy and easy to peel. Inside, it has numerous segments filled with large, firm, and exceptionally juicy vesicles that deliver a wonderfully balanced flavor with a more acidic profile. This pomelo variety is hardy and can be successfully grown in most areas suitable for citrus cultivation in New Zealand.
Pink flesh
The pink fleshed pomelo fruit are large and oval to pear-shaped. It's nearly seedless and the skin turns light yellow when ripe in New Zealand (in tropical countries the skin stays green). Inside, the fruit has many segments, and the membranes separating them tend to split open at the centre when the fruit is fully ripe, making them easy to peel and eat.
Red Flesh
Red Flesh is a cultivar of pomelo selected for its distinctive fruit or growth characteristics. Red Pomelo produces large, sweet fruit with deep pink-red flesh and a mild, refreshing flavour. The fruit is exceptionally juicy with excellent taste.The tree thrives in warm, sunny positions and features lush green foliage with beautifully fragrant white flowers.
Siamese Sweet
Siamese Sweet is a cultivar of pomelo selected for its distinctive fruit or growth characteristics. Known for its sweetness and low acidity, the Siamese Sweet Pomelo is a taste experience unlike any other. The fruit has a thick, easy-to-peel rind that protects its large, juicy, and crisp white segments.