Punica granatum (Pomegranate)

Punica granatum

Pomegranate

A beautiful flowering shrub suitable for small to large size gardens.

Description

The pomegranate bears round, yellow-green to dark red fruit and produces red, white and orange flowers.  It is evergreen to semi-deciduous with a shallow, taproot system.

Pomegranate plants can be grown into medium size ornamental trees or shrubs in gardens or parks.  It can also be used for indoor or container planting.

  • Tolerates temperatures as low as -12°C
  • Estimated height: 3m
  • Estimated width: 3m
  • Planting distance: 5m
  • Drought-resistant
  • Low chilling required

Cultivars: Wonderful.

Pollen compatibility: Self-pollinating.

Water requirements: Once established only water occasionally.

Fun facts: Pomegranate fruit is eaten as is or can be used in baking, cooking, juices, smoothies and garnishes.

Additional Information

Information
Details
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Common Name
Pomegranate
Also Known As
Pomegranate
SA Tree No​
Tree Type
Evergreen, Semi-Deciduous
Attracts
Birds, Bees, Butterflies
Features
Flowering Season
Autumn
Focal
No
Fragrant
No
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Fruiting Season
Summer, Autumn
Growth Rate
Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding
No
Origin
Exotic
Soil pH
Root System
Not Aggressive
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay
Suitable Garden Size
Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area
Semi-Shade, Full Shade

Shrubs

Size
Height
Trunk Thickness
2L
N/A
N/A
4L
N/A
N/A
10L
N/A
N/A
20L
1.0m – 1.2m
5mm – 15mm
40L
1.3m – 1.8m
12mm – 20mm
50L
1.3m – 1.9m
15mm – 25mm
100L
1.8m – 2.5m
20mm – 30mm

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