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Pomegranate

Punica Granatum

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Overview

The Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a deciduous shrub reaching 6-10 feet tall and wide, appreciated for its vibrant orange-red flowers and edible fruit. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, with moderate water needs. Zones 7-10 suit it best. The Pomegranate's glossy leaves and multi-stemmed form create ornamental appeal, while its fall-ripening, 2-5 inches wide fruit adds culinary interest. Its drought tolerance makes it a practical choice for varied landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 7–10Climate Mediterranean
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — 2-5 inches wide fruit adds culinary interest

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Punicaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — or even as a functional hedge with seasonal interest; it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, with moderate water needs
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — orange flowers in the garden; though size can be maintained with regular pruning
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — shrub / tree with orange blooms; a tough, leathery rind encapsulates a multitude of ruby-red arils with juicy, tart-sweet flavor
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — shrub / tree for full or half; or even as a functional hedge with seasonal interest
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — The Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a deciduous shrub reaching 6-10 feet tall and wide; the Pomegranate's glossy, image 55
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — appreciated for its vibrant orange-red flowers and edible fruit; this plant's versatile nature allows it to be, image 56
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, with moderate water needs; pomegranates prefer a sunny position and, image 57
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — The Pomegranate's glossy leaves and multi-stemmed form create ornamental appeal; orange flowers in the garden, image 58
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — 2-5 inches wide fruit adds culinary interest, image 59
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — Its drought tolerance makes it a practical choice for varied landscapes; providing flexibility in design, image 60
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — is a deciduous shrub known for its ornamental beauty and delicious fruit; they are drought-tolerant once established, image 61
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — serving as a dual-purpose addition to any landscape design; shrub / tree with orange blooms, image 62
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — Mature specimens typically reach 12 to 20 feet in height and spread 12 to 20 feet wide; its drought tolerance makes, image 63
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — though size can be maintained with regular pruning; lance-shaped leaves that range from 2 to 3 inches long and, image 64
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — This plant's versatile nature allows it to be trained as a small tree or maintained as a bushy shrub; making them, image 65
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — providing flexibility in design placement.<br><br>The foliage of the Pomegranate boasts glossy; shrub / tree for, image 66
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — lance-shaped leaves that range from 2 to 3 inches long and exhibit a striking bright green color; is a deciduous, image 67
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — It flowers in late spring to early summer, producing vibrant, funnel-shaped blooms up to 1.5 inches wide, image 68
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — the Pomegranate bears its hallmark fruit; being cold-hardy down to around 10&deg;F, they can thrive in USDA zones 7, image 69
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — reaching around 2.5 to 5 inches in diameter; the Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a deciduous shrub reaching 6-10, image 70
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — Pomegranates prefer a sunny position and well-drained conditions; the Pomegranate bears its hallmark fruit, image 72
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — They are drought-tolerant once established; when incorporating into landscape designs, image 73
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — making them suitable for xeriscaping and water-efficient landscapes; appreciated for its vibrant orange-red flowers, image 74
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — Being cold-hardy down to around 10&deg;F, they can thrive in USDA zones 7 to 10; mature specimens typically reach, image 75

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