Pomegranate. A compact rounded shrub with glossy bright green leaves and funnel-shaped bright orange-red followed by yellow-brown edible fruit. Max Height 30cm to 1m. Max Spread 30cm to 1m. Flowers June to August. Fruits August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Punica granatum var. nana
A compact rounded shrub with glossy bright green leaves and funnel-shaped bright orange-red followed by yellow-brown edible fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Punica |
|---|---|
| Species | granatum |
| Varietry | var. nana |
| Common Name | Pomegranate |
| Flower Colour | orange, red |
| Soil | Loam |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 30cm, 1m |
| Family | Lythraceae |
| Spread | 30cm, 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | yellow, brown |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Pot, Conservatory plant, Warm wall |
| Toxicity | |
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