Punica granatum |
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Pomegranate |
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.)
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height 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
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Lawn, Patio
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
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.