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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 7–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — 2-5 inches wide fruit adds culinary interest, image 59

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub, Tree
Family: Punicaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — Its drought tolerance makes it a practical choice for varied landscapes; providing flexibility in design placement.<br><br>The

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — the Pomegranate bears its hallmark fruit

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 thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, with moderate water needs; pomegranates prefer a sunny position and well-drained

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — though size can be maintained with regular pruning; lance-shaped leaves that range from 2 to 3 inches long and, image 91

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — They are drought-tolerant once established; when incorporating into landscape designs, image 73

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

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — This plant's versatile nature allows it to be trained as a small tree or maintained as a bushy shrub

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — Pomegranates prefer a sunny position and well-drained conditions; the Pomegranate bears its hallmark fruit

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — shrub / tree for full or half; or even as a functional hedge with seasonal interest, image 81

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — providing flexibility in design placement.<br><br>The foliage of the Pomegranate boasts glossy; shrub / tree for full or half

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) — appreciated for its vibrant orange-red flowers and edible fruit; this plant's versatile nature allows it to be trained as a

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — is a deciduous shrub known for its ornamental beauty and delicious fruit

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — When incorporating into landscape designs

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — They are drought-tolerant once established

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — Being cold-hardy down to around 10°F, they can thrive in USDA zones 7 to 10

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — making them suitable for xeriscaping and water-efficient landscapes; appreciated for its vibrant orange-red flowers and edible

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — The Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a deciduous shrub reaching 6-10 feet tall and wide; the Pomegranate's glossy, image 82

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

Punica Granatum

Punica Granatum

Punica Granatum

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