Pomegranate
Punica granatum
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lythraceae
- Genus:
- Punica
- Species:
- Punica granatum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, red
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Guam, Louisiana, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Palau, Texas, Utah, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Black-etched Prominent (Cerura scitiscripta), Cacao moth (Ephestia elutella), Carob moth (Ectomyelois ceratoniae), Cryptoblabes sp., Eggplant fruit and shoot borer (Leucinodes orbonalis), Filbertworm (Cydia latiferreana), Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella), navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella), Omnivorous Leafroller (Platynota stultana), stored nut moth (Paralipsa gularis)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Hummingbirds: Allen's Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin), Allen's Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers deep soil with good aeration