How to prune pomelo

Late winter to early spring, after any frost risk has passed and before new growth flushes. Remove water sprouts and suckers as soon as they appear. Cut dead or crossing branches back to the collar. To reduce height, cut leaders back to a strong lateral. Thin the canopy to allow sunlight to reach fruiting wood inside the tree.

Annually in late winter; suckers and water sprouts removed as they appear. Pomelo is a large citrus tree that benefits from annual pruning to control size, improve light penetration and encourage fruiting. Remove dead wood, water sprouts and any crossing branches each year. In containers or smaller gardens, more active shaping is needed to keep the tree productive and at a manageable height.

Remove water sprouts and suckers as soon as they appear. Cut dead or crossing branches back to the collar. To reduce height, cut leaders back to a strong lateral. Thin the canopy to allow sunlight to reach fruiting wood inside the tree.