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Punica granatum
Pomegranate
Information by: Mary Irish 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 .5" wide. (The fruit is not edible.)
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.