Punica granatum

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Pomegranate

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Greg Applegate/Thompson

 

Description

A dense growing tree, the Pomegranate produces showy, orange-red flowers in spring, followed by 2" diameter edible red berries. Its apple-green leaves are about 1" long and .5" wide, glossy, and deciduous. It can be trimmed to a shrub size. It reaches 3'-10' tall. It prefers full to part sun. It needs occasional deep watering once it's established. Overwatering promotes fungal problems.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Red

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Lawn, Patio

 

Special Uses

Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.