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Punica granatum

Pomegranate

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        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 1/2" 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

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.