Overview

Punica granatum is a bushy shrubs in the genus Punica, part of the Lythraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.5-2.5 metres tall and 1.5-2.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 10-20 years. Punica granatum grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. It is drought resistant.

About

The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit-bearing, deciduous shrub in the family Lythraceae, subfamily Punicoideae, that grows to between 1.5–5 metres (5–16 ft) tall. Pomegranate was first domesticated by ancient Iranians in the Iranian plateau and nearby regions about 5,000 years ago. It is extensively cultivated for its fruit. Pomegranate was exported from the Iranian plateau to other parts of Asia including Iraq, Turkey, and India, as well as parts of Africa and Europe. In the wild it grows across Caribbean, North America, Manizales, Afghanistan, Iran and other regions. It grows to around 1.5-2.5 metres tall and 1.5-2.5 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. Grow it in full sun and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Punica

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Plant details

Punica granatum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs, Conservatory Greenhouse

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Time to full height

10-20 years

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