Scientific NameCitrus maxima (Burm.) Merr. (Pomelo / Pummelo)
Cultivar / Trade NameGuanxi Honey Pomelo (often marketed as “Guangxi Honey Pomelo”; Chinese: Guanxi Miyou)
OriginGuangxi, China (Guanxi pomelo is a popular cultivar in China)
Variety TypeFruit crop (fresh fruit; juice; processed products)
Plant TypeEvergreen citrus tree (Rutaceae)
Growth HabitPerennial, woody tree; flowering may occur in flushes depending on climate
Bearing AgeGrafted trees typically fruit within ~2–4 years (seed-grown trees take much longer)
Fruit Development PeriodCommonly ~24–30 weeks after flowering (varies by climate and management)
Harvesting SeasonMain harvest often in autumn (e.g., Sep–Nov); fruit may be marketed/available into winter (varies by region)
Fruit TraitsLarge pomelo fruit; sweet ‘honey’ taste in ripe fruit; aromatic; juicy segments
Key TraitsGuanxi-related pomelos noted for favorable consumer flavor attributes (sweet/juicy overall flavor)
Stress NotesPomelo growth is reduced under increased salinity; citrus genotypes vary, but chloride accumulation is linked to salt tolerance