Punica granatum

Pomegranate

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

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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 Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
2L	R15 – R35 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
4L	R21 – R50 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
10L	R65 – R150 (5 Min.)	N/A	N/A
20L	R175 – R305 (5 Min.)	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390 – R750 (2 Min.)	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400 – R950 (2 Min.)	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895 – R2 350 (1 Min.)	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm

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.