By chemical injections into the roots, combined with periodic drainage of underground water during the heavy rain season, many of the trees have recovered their previous vitality. Matou pomelos, approximately palm sized, are round and plump at the base and pointed towards the top. Those with the best flavor are fairly heavy, with thin, smooth skins and yellow coloring.
文旦樹相當嬌嫩，照顧起來很費工，除了要不時除草、除蟲外，果實成熟前須一個個套袋，採摘時全靠人工，採下後還得「消水」﹘﹘使果酸退去、果皮由青綠轉黃，才會好吃。