Punica granatum |
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Pomegranate |
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.)
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height 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, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.