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No. The Chandler pummelo is the industry standard for this type of fruit, so Tahitian pomelos are more for a farmer’s market or direct selling to consumers.

Tahitian pomelos will respond to rootstock to make them smaller than standard, but the trees are very vigorous and may still be over 8 feet tall if on C35 or Flying Dragon rootstocks.

TreeSource handles large orders of Tahitian pomelo trees through a precise, orchard-scale process designed for efficiency and plant safety. Each tree is greenhouse-grown under carefully managed conditions, then hardened before shipment to ensure strong roots and adaptability in the field. For transport, trees are palletized in heavy-duty triwall boxes, 100 per pallet, with each pot stabilized and trunks secured upright to prevent shifting during transit. The pallets are then loaded into curtain van semis, which protect the foliage from wind and temperature fluctuations while allowing fast, efficient unloading with a field forklift.

Deliveries are scheduled directly with growers to align with planting windows, and multiple citrus varieties can be shipped together on the same load for convenience. Before dispatch, every shipment is inspected and documented to verify variety, rootstock, and clean-stock certification. The result is a streamlined, professional system that ensures TreeSource’s Tahitian pomelo trees arrive uniform, healthy, and ready to establish productive orchards.

Tahitian pomelo trees thrive in warm, subtropical to tropical climates where winters are mild and frost is rare. They perform best in regions with long, warm summers that promote steady sugar accumulation and full flavor development. Ideal temperature ranges are between 70°F and 90°F, though established trees can tolerate brief cool spells without damage. Consistent heat during the growing season enhances fruit sweetness and the variety’s distinctive mild, low-acid profile. In cooler coastal areas, fruit color may stay more greenish—typical of the Tahitian pomelo citrus variety collection—while interior quality remains excellent. Prolonged cold, especially below 28°F, can cause canopy or fruit injury, so plantings are best suited to USDA Zones 9–11 or protected microclimates within cooler regions.

In terms of soil, Tahitian pomelo trees prefer well-drained sandy loams but are adaptable to a wide range of textures provided drainage is adequate. Standing water or heavy clay conditions can restrict root oxygen and increase the risk of root rot. Slightly acidic to neutral pH soils (6.0–7.5) are ideal, allowing balanced nutrient uptake and strong root development. Where soils are high in salts or poorly drained, growers commonly use Carrizo or C-35 rootstocks to improve vigor and stress tolerance. Regular irrigation and even soil moisture are key to maintaining high fruit quality and avoiding rind thickening or dryness.

TreeSource offers Tahitian pomelo trees on several proven commercial rootstocks, each selected to match different soil conditions and production goals. The most common choices are Carrizo citrange, C-35 citrange, and Rich 16-6 for high-density or stress-prone sites. Carrizo remains the industry standard for its vigor, adaptability, and strong anchorage in a wide range of well-drained soils. It produces a moderately large, productive tree with excellent juice content and consistent yield, making it ideal for traditional orchard spacing.

C-35 citrange provides slightly less vigor than Carrizo but superior disease tolerance and improved performance in heavier or saline soils. For Tahitian pomelos, C-35 often enhances early bearing and moderates canopy size, allowing growers to increase planting density without compromising fruit quality. The variety’s mild, sweet fruit flavor remains consistent across both Carrizo and C-35, though growers in marginal drainage areas often prefer C-35 for its higher tolerance to Phytophthora and better cold adaptability.

In regions managing more alkaline or sandy soils, sour orange or macrophylla rootstocks may occasionally be used, though TreeSource prioritizes certified, disease-free selections with a proven performance record for commercial plantings. Each rootstock is matched to the grower’s regional soil profile and management system to optimize establishment, yield potential, and long-term tree health.