Punica granatum
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.)
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
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.