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Punica granatum

Pomegranate

Plant photo of: Punica granatum
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Greg Applegate/Thompson

 

Description

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.)

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Width 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

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.