Punica granatum has been one of the longest cultivated fruit trees in the old world.
Highly prized for its flavorful fruit.
Native to Asia.
The attractive foliage, flowers and fruits of the pomegranate, as well as its smallish size make it a excellent landscaping plant.
30 Seeds.
Imported from USA.
Punica granatum has been one of the longest cultivated fruit
trees in the old world, highly prized for its flavorful fruit. A
native of Asia, the name Punica is the old name for the city of
Carthage.
This deciduous shrub typically grows to 20 feet tall, is very
twiggy, clad with small shiny leaves, held in small groups,
giving a slightly 'tufted' look. In spring these emerge a
bronzy-green color, and in autumn they turn golden yellow. The
scarlet or red-orange flowers have a very conspicuous, red
colored calyx and (inferior) ovary, giving them a sort of
'carnation' look. The flower gives was and the ovary enlarges to
produce a subglobose fruit 3-5 inches in diameter, becoming a
deep wine-red when ripe (hence the color name of 'pomegranate
red'). Its unusual interior is composed of sections of seeds
covered in a juicy, transleuscent flesh, inbedded in the cream
colored walls of the fruit. This structure often spilts open to
reveal the ruby-colored seeds, which are the edible portion.
These are usually eaten fresh, hand extracted from the surround
membrane of the fruit wall. They are also often made into jams or
jellies. The cooling, slightly tart juice is ingredient of the
drink known as "granadine", with the addition of sugar and water.
The plant is very easy to cultivate and is tolerant of a wide
variety of conditions. It is quite tolerant of alkaline soils and
drought, making it very useful in mediterranean climates.
Pomegranates should be placed in the sunniest, warmest part of
the yard or orchard for the best fruit, although they will grow
and flower in part shade. The attractive foliage, flowers and
fruits of the pomegranate, as well as its smallish size make it a
excellent landscaping plant.
Pomegranate Trees make an excellent bonsai and can be set outside
during the summer and moved indoors during the winter.