Punica granatum
POMEGRANATE
Lythraceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, SW Asia-Middle East, Himalayas

Other Botanical Names: Granatum punicum

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Punica granatum
POMEGRANATE
Lythraceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange & red

Flowering Time: early spring to mid summer

Leaves: red veined new leaves; yellow in autumn

Ornamental Fruit: yellow-brown

Bark & Stems: spines

Edibility: fruit, edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & dry style designs

Uses: informal screen, barrier, large planter, espalier

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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