Botanical Name: Punica granatum Add
Common Name: Pomegranate  
Plant photo of: Punica granatum
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Fall

 

Leaf Color

Bronze, Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Lawn, Patio

 

Special Uses

Container, Fire Resistant

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor
Photographer: Greg Applegate/Thompson
  • Description

  • Notes

A dense growing shrub, the Pomegranate produces showy, orange red flowers that are followed by 2" diameter decorative fruit. Its apple green leaves are about 1" long and 1/2" wide. (The fruit is not edible.)
Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halway with native soil and water. 5. Finish backfilling hole, build basin and water.