Dekopon is a cultivated fruit that produces large, tasty fruits. It is also known as Dekopan, Shiranui, Sumo, and Hallabong. This article covers the features and growing tips for this plant.
Dekopon belongs to the Citrus genus within the rutaceae family. It is an evergreen tree.
This fruit tree is medium-sized and grows upright. It reaches about 3.5 meters tall. The tree has a round crown. The crown's diameter averages 3.5 meters.
The plant's leaves are lance-shaped with a narrow wing. The foliage is small and has a leathery surface.
Dekopon fruits are large, similar in size to a grapefruit. They are a bright orange color. The fruits have a distinct neck and a rough skin.
The fruit's pulp is juicy and dense with a bright orange color.
Dekopon is a perennial plant. It produces fruit from January to March.
The fruits are edible. They offer a great balance of sweet and tart flavors. A sweet taste follows an initial light sourness, leaving a pleasant aftertaste.
Dekopon grows in China, Korea, the USA, and Brazil.