Punica granatum 'Nana'

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Dwarf Pomegranate

  
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Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: Normans/Dave Ryden

 

Description

A dense growing shrub to 3' tall, the Dwarf Pomegranate produces single, orange-red flowers that are followed by 2" diameter fruit (the fruit are not edible). Its apple-green leaves are about 1" long and .5" wide.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Red

 

Flower Season

Fall

 

Leaf Color

Light Green, Yellow Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Orange, Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Messy

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.