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Punica granatum (Pomegranate)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 27278



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Myrtales
Family: Punicaceae
Genus: Punica
Species: Punica granatum
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Fruit
  • Medicinal
  • Ornamental
  • Shrub
  • Tree
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • April
Flowering End edit
  • January
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Light
Leaf Shape edit
  • Linear
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Suitable For edit
  • Centre Piece
  • Container/Patio
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Windbreak
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Acidic / Peaty
  • Alkaline / Chalky
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Sandy / Light
  • Silty
  • Rich
  • Tolerant of Most Types
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Pink
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
  • Layering - Air
  • Side Shoots
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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