Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
Family: Lythraceae
The pomegranate is native to southern Asia, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years. The unusual fruit is packed with seeds, each surrounded by a juicy, brightly colored aril. Juice extracted from the aril is deep red or purple and intensely flavored. Pomegranate shrubs, particularly the dwarf form, are often grown for their attractive orange flowers.
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Tags:
fruit, ornamental, shrub, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized to large shrub for USDA hardiness zones 8 to 10. Grows best in full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 10' to 20' (3 m to 6 m) tall with a spread of 6' to 12' (1.8 m to 3.7 m).
Flowering: Blooms year-round or from early summer through early fall.
Fruiting: Bears fruit year-round or from late summer through mid-fall.
Propagation methods: cuttings, layering, seeds.
Size: Reaches 10' to 20' (3 m to 6 m) tall with a spread of 6' to 12' (1.8 m to 3.7 m).
Flowering: Blooms year-round or from early summer through early fall.
Fruiting: Bears fruit year-round or from late summer through mid-fall.
Propagation methods: cuttings, layering, seeds.