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Punica granatum 'Nana'

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.

 

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

Medium

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:

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.