Granatum Sweet Pomegranate is very sweet, low acid arils that are a gorgeous red colour from red-skinned fruit. The gorgeous orange-red blooms provide a subtropical look. Possibly hardy to zone 6. This is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub that grows up to 10 feet but is easy to keep smaller by pruning. Pomegranates require lots of sun and heat to bloom and fruit. They are self fertile and leaf out in late spring.
Details
Botanical Name
Punica granatum 'Sweet'
Common Name
Granatum Sweet Pomegranate
Hardiness Zone
- 7
Appearance
Max Height
10 feet
Max Spread
8 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Orange
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Summer
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
Fruit Colour
- Red
Growing
Flowering Period
Spring
Moisture
Average to Dry
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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