Also known as Adɣaɣ · Africanisc Æppel · Carthaginian Apple
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a deciduous shrub or small tree, famed for its edible, ruby-red fruits and vibrant, scarlet flowers, thriving in warm climates.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Pomegranates require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive and produce abundant fruit.
Moderate to High
75% intensity
Ensure consistent moisture during growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers hot summers and mild winters. Hardy to temperatures down to -12°C, but fruit production is best in warmer climates.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed in early spring with a balanced fertilizer or one rich in phosphorus. Avoid excessive nitrogen.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Pomegranates prefer consistent moisture, especially during flowering and fruit development. Water deeply when the top 2-5 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in late autumn and winter to encourage dormancy.
Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Pomegranates can be trained as a multi-stemmed shrub or a single-trunked tree.
Thin out dense growth to improve air circulation and light penetration, which aids fruit production.
Pomegranates are typically propagated by cuttings or layering. Take hardwood cuttings in winter from mature branches, about 15-20 cm long. Plant them in well-draining soil or a potting mix.
Rooting can also be achieved through air layering or by sowing seeds, though seedlings may take longer to fruit.
Repot young pomegranate plants every 2-3 years, or when they become root-bound. Mature trees in the ground generally do not require repotting. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Use a well-draining potting mix. Repot in early spring before the growing season begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is found
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6 known issues from plant disease data
Bacterial blight on Pomegranate causes dark water-soaked spots on leaves and fruit that turn black, crack, and trigger leaf drop.
Anthracnose on Pomegranate causes dark leaf spots and brown to black fruit lesions, followed by early leaf drop and rot.
Wilt in Pomegranate causes yellowing, drooping, and rapid drying of leaves and branches, often ending in full tree collapse.
Cercospora leaf spot on Pomegranate causes dark leaf spots with faint yellow halos, and badly spotted leaves drop early.
Pilidiella fruit rot on Pomegranate causes sunken rot as the rind and arils decay, often with dark fruiting bodies on fruit.
Botryosphaeria stem canker and shoot blight on Pomegranate causes stem cankers, shoot yellowing, and branch dieback above lesions.
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Lythraceae |
| Genus | Punica |
| Species | Punica granatum |
Similar in genus Punica
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