Punica granatum – Pomegranate

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Punica granatum – Pomegranate

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For centuries the pomegranate has been cultivated both as a decorative plant as well as for it’s edible fruit. The plant grows from a shrub into a small tree with a round crown. The crown is dense with somewhat tangled branches, with light brown, twigs with sharp points (thorns). When mature the bark flakes off in plates revealing a cream-coloured inner bark. In autumn the shiny green leaves turn brownish yellow. The pomegranate blossoms almost all summer. The flowers consist of darker orange-red wrinkled petals. They are followed by the familiar edible fruits. These large, yellow-red fruits contain countless seeds in a sweet, fleshy pulp. Because of its limited winter hardiness, this tree can only be used in North-West Europe as a tub plant in gardens, on patios and in courtyards. Punica granatum is pH neutral and will grow on any fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Loves direct sunlight.

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Specifications
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Height
3 - 5 (8) m
Width
3-5m
Crown
round, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs light brown, square, bark brown, later flaking off in plates
Leaf
elliptical to obovate or narrow elongated, glossy dark green, 3 - 8 cm
Flowers
single or in clusters, dark orange-red, 2.5 - 4 cm, June/September
Fruits
round, fleshy fruit, yellowish red, 4 - 7 (10) cm, edible, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
Yes
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any, provided fertile, moist but well-drained
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
8b (-9,4,5 to -6,7 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Application
coastal areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
multi-stem treem
Origin
South-eastern Europe to southern Himalayas
Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green June average growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Edible fruits yes
Frequently asked questions
Punica granatum

Punica granatum can eventually reach a height of 3 - 5 (8) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Punica granatum is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3 - 5 (8) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Punica granatum is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Punica granatum with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Punica granatum blooms in june.
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