pomegranate
Punica granatum
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean to Central Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
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.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well pomegranate grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean to Central Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
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.