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Punica granatum

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'Pomegranate' is a plant in the Punica genus with a scientific name of Punica granatum.

Punica granatum is a deciduous tree or small shrub (depending on the variety) with attractive red flowers and edible red fruit.

The plant has an ancient history in conjunction with humans and has significance for many cultures and religions.

The fruit season is usually from autumn to winter and is an important crop in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions.

Blooms appear in these approximate colours:   Orange-red and   International orange. When mature, blooms are roughly 4.0 cm (that's 1.56 inches in imperial) in diameter. The mature flowers are of a single form. When ripe, fruit appear in these approximate colours:   Pink-orange and   Pastel orange. Leaves appear approximately as a   Pakistan green and   Kelly green

Pomegranate grows as a perennial and is a flowering edible fruit / ornamental. Being a perennial plant, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater).

Pomegranate normally grows to a tree habit with a max height of 16.25 feet (that's 5.00 metres metric). This plant tends to bloom in mid spring.

Iran is believed to be where Pomegranate originates from.


This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Pomegranate have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Pomegranate

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Fertilize in Early Spring with compost.
Water well in spring, in the other seasons watering is not so important.
The plant is deciduous over winter.

A full sun / partial sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water often. Zone 8 to 9 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate). Keep in mind when planting that Pomegranate is thought of as half hardy, so although it can survive a small mild cold snap, it is wise to ensure that this plant is protected from frost damage.

See our list of companion Plants for Pomegranate to see which plants you should plant in close proximity to encourage growth.

Growing Pomegranate from seed

The seeds germinate easily and can be started any time of year indoors, in pots, with a little warmth. Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle into well drained compost.

Transplanting Pomegranate

The plants are at home in a Mediterranean type climate but can be grown in zone 8 or 9 against a warm wall. Hardy to around -10C if roots are kept from becoming waterlogged in winter. Can also be grown in pots and moved to a more protected site to overwinter

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around -10°C / 14°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Pomegranate is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Pomegranate

Pomegranate is grown for the flowers and the edible fruit. It is the pulp around the seeds that is usually eaten, or juiced a long with the seeds.

Pomegranate rind is also useful. This is the dried pericarp of the fruit, and has been used as a treatment for diarrhoea. It is very astringent, this accountsj for the bitter taste when accidentally eaten with the red seeds, it also contains tannins.

To obtain juice, use a fruit press type juicer, like the lever action type sometimes used for citrus.

Seed Saving Pomegranate

Collect the seeds from a ripe fruit and remove the red pulp. Dry the seed for 24 hours and then clean of the remaining dried pulp. Sow at once.

How long does Pomegranate take to grow?

These estimates for how long Pomegranate takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Average 223 days | Min 132 days | Max 326 days (4)

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Pomegranate Etymology

“pomegranate” is from the medieval Latin words “pomum” which means apple, and “granatus” which means seeded.

The genus name Punica is named for the Greek word for purple. Purple was also what the Greeks called the Phoenicians: “purple people” or “Phoinike”.3

Pomegranate Folklore & Trivia

Some scientists also believe the pomegranate to have been the Forbidden Fruit in the Bible. 1

In Jewish Mythology the seeds of the pomegranate are considered a fertility charm and are a part of the traditional Jewish New Year (Rosh HaShannah) dinner.

The French word for pomegranate is “La Grenade”, the word may have lent itself to the weapon as long ago as 1532.23 La Grenade is also the origin of grenadine, which was first made from pomegranates.2

To this day it symbolises fertility and life

Other names for Pomegranate

Double red flowering pomegranate, Favorite pomagranate, Wonderful Pomegranate, Pomagranate, Granatapfel, melograno, rimmôn, rummân, granada, Pomeranate, Dwarf pomegranate

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