Pomegranate
Punica granatum
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Guam, Iran, Iraq, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palau, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Turkmenistan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lythraceae
- Genus:
- Punica
- Species:
- Punica granatum
- USDA Symbol:
- PUGR2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, red
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★★★☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★★☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
- Hummingbirds:
- ★★★☆☆ Documented hummingbird visits (GBIF)
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)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Fall Color:
- yellow
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 21–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; sow fresh seeds in warm soil.
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Sheffield's Seed (seeds)