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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

Common Names add Pomegranate edit | delete 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   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. 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   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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