Punica granatum

Add To My List

Pomegranate

 
Plant photo of: Punica granatum
Previous Photo      Next Photo
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Greg Applegate/Thompson

 

Description

A dense growing shrub, the Pomegranate produces showy, orange red flowers that are followed by 2" diameter decorative fruit. Its apple green leaves are about 1" long and 1/2" wide. (The fruit is not edible.)

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Width Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Fall

 

Leaf Color

Bronze, Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.