A deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its ornamental orange-red flowers and large seeded fruits with tart, juicy arils. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and suitable for warm, dry climates.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
8–20′ tall × 8–25′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 5bZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5b to Zone 11b
pH Range
66.9
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 6.9
Soil Texture
Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
Mediterranean to Central Asia
Function & Care
ediblemedicinalwildlife benefithedgerow
Edible Parts
fruitseed
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering
Notable Cultivars
'Wonderful' is the most common commercial cultivar with large, deep red fruits and excellent flavor; 'Mollar' and 'Punicose' are seedless or low-seed varieties popular for fresh consumption. Dwarf ornamental cultivars like 'Nana' are available for smaller spaces.
