4 named cultivars

fruit vegetable

Pomegranate

Punica granatum

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The Story

Plant Bio

Punica granatum, the pomegranate, is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small tree from northeastern Turkey through Iran to Afghanistan, reaching ten to twelve feet in open ground. Glossy narrow leaves turn yellow-green in autumn, and waxy orange-red trumpet flowers open over a long season, followed by the leathery red fruit.

It flowers and fruits best where summers are long, hot and dry. In the humid Southeast the fruit commonly splits after rain and rots on the branch, so grow it there for the flowers rather than a crop and avoid 'Wonderful', which is bred for the dry West. The dwarf 'Nana' is hardier and flowers freely but sets only small, dry fruit.

Uses & Benefits:

Waxy orange-red trumpet flowers over months, then large red fruit and yellow autumn colour.

A long-lived edible shrub that thrives on heat and drought once its roots are down.

Hummingbirds work the flowers heavily, and bees visit them through a long summer season.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Fruit Vegetable

Height

132 inches

Width

108 inches

Light

Full Sun

Zones

7, 8, 9, 10

Water

Low once established

Humidity

Low

Lifespan

Perennial

Native To

Northeastern Turkey to Afghanistan

Toxicity

Fruit edible; bark and root are not

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Planting

How to Grow

Plant in the hottest, sunniest spot you have.
Give it free-draining soil; it dislikes standing wet.
Water regularly and evenly while the fruit swells.
Remove suckers to keep it as a tree, or leave them for a shrub.
Prune lightly in late winter for shape only.
Expect the first real crop in the third or fourth year.

Pro Tip

Splitting is a watering fault, not a disease — fruit bursts when a dry spell breaks, so keep soil moisture steady as it ripens.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Plant in the hottest position available ☀️
Water evenly while the fruit is swelling 💧
Thin crowded shoots for airflow ✂️
Pick fruit as soon as it colours fully 🍎

Don't

Let the soil swing between bone dry and soaked ❌
Expect a heavy crop in a humid summer climate ❌
Leave split fruit hanging on the branch ❌

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Harvest
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Edible shrub or small multi-stemmed treeHot courtyard or pool-side plantingLarge container in a warm, sheltered spot

Companion Plants

Fig Rosemary Lavender Olive Salvia

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Pomegranate questions

What zones can Pomegranate grow in?

Pomegranate is hardy in USDA Zones 7–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Pomegranate deer resistant?

Yes — Pomegranate is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Pomegranate bloom?

Pomegranate typically blooms in spring to summer through late summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Pomegranate need full sun?

Pomegranate does best in full sun (6+ hours).

Is Pomegranate drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Pomegranate handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.