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Punica granatum 'Wonderful'

Pomegranate Wonderful

Plant photo of: Punica granatum 'Wonderful'
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

Large deciduous shrub or small tree grows to 8' x 6'. Showy orange to red flowers appear in the spring. Flowers attract hummingbirds. The red fruit appears in late summer and ripens in the fall. Fruit is edible. Dark green leaves turn yellow in fall. Accepts full fun to part shade. Native to southern Asia and the Mediterranean.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Patio

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.