Punica granatum

Pomegranate

Pomegranates are one of our favorite trees! This drought tolerant, disease and pest resistant, hardy tree is one of the staple plants in our Xeriscape flowerbeds designs. Beautiful red blooms followed by even more beautiful fruit makes this low maintenance tree a great choice for Austin landscapes. Pomegranate fruit demands premium prices in the stores, so why not grow your own? We enjoy their natural wooly form but some people enjoy pruning them for a more formal tree-like specimen.

Pomegranate Details

  • Common Names: Granate Apple
  • Preferred Light Conditions: Full Sun/Part Shade
  • Height: 8′ – 12′
  • Spacing/Spread: 6′ – 10′
  • Evergreen: No, this is a deciduous plant.
  • Color: Orange flowers.
  • Interest: Summer.
  • Texas Native: No, but particularly well adapted to central Texas and Austin.
  • Wildlife habitat: Provides food/shelter for bees, butterflies and birds.
  • Extra: Fruit is edible!

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