Edibles – Fruit – Pomegranate Tree

Pomegranate Tree 

Botanical name: punica granatum 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 6-20 ft in height with a 4-15 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-11 

Foliage color: green/brown 

Flower color: pink/red/white 

Bloom time: spring, summer, fall 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the winter during dormancy to maintain desired shape and size  

Propagation methods: propagate by grafting or layering 

Landscape use: edible garden, seasonal focal point, container tree, pollinator garden 

Special features: attracts pollinators, disease resistant, fruit for harvest during the summer and fall months 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring or use an organic liquid fertilizer once a month during the spring months, and once a month again during the fall months to encourage a bountiful harvest 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: rosemary, thyme, clover, marigold

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no