Pomelo Tree

Buy the Pomelo Tree (Citrus maxima) in Dubai & UAE — the largest of all citrus fruits, producing huge, thick-skinned fruit with sweet, mildly tangy flesh. A handsome evergreen with fragrant blossom, it suits UAE villa gardens, courtyards, and large containers. Discover more in our fruit plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Pomelo in the UAE

Pomelo is a vigorous citrus that loves heat and sunshine, making it well suited to the UAE climate. It produces impressively large fruit and fragrant white blossom, while its glossy evergreen canopy keeps the garden green year-round. A grafted tree fruits true to type and rewards growers with a striking, generous harvest.

Key Benefits

• Produces the largest citrus fruit — sweet and refreshing
• Fragrant blossom that perfumes the garden
• Glossy evergreen foliage for year-round greenery
• Loves UAE heat and full sun
• Grafted tree fruits true to type and earlier

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun — at least 6 hours of direct light daily.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in summer; water deeply and avoid waterlogging.
• Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic compost.
• Feeding: Apply a citrus-specific fertiliser every 6–8 weeks during the growing season.
• Protection: Mulch to retain moisture and support young trees with staking if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long until my pomelo tree fruits? Grafted pomelos usually begin fruiting within 2–3 years under good UAE care.

How big does the fruit get? Pomelo fruit is very large — often the size of a melon — with a thick, protective rind.

Can I grow pomelo in a pot? Yes — it grows well in a large container, though it fruits most heavily in the ground.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.