Pomegranate

SpeciesPunica granatum

Also called pomegranate tree, anar

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Pomegranate
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typeshrub, tree

“shrubs or small trees producing fruits” — Pomegranate Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Days to germination370–558 days

“730–1095 days” — Pomegranate Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Days to maturity2–3 years

“730–1095 days to maturity” — Pomegranate Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Germination temperature69.8 °F

from Punica · “even when sown superficially, at a temperature of about 69.8°F” — Punica Plant Care Guide: How to Grow and Maintain Your Pomegranate Bush

Lightsunny location with light shading

from Punica · “This plant thrives in a sunny location with light shading” — Punica Plant Care Guide: How to Grow and Maintain Your Pomegranate Bush

Watergood water application

“It is more resistant to drought, but pay attention to good water application in the growth period.” — Light,Soil,Temperature,Water,Fertilization of Pomegranate - The Plant Aide

Hardiness zones3-4

from Punica · “Zone 3-4” — pomegranate (Punica L.) — Greenshoot

Height24–39 in

from Punica · “can reach heights of over 60 to 100 cm when grown in a pot” — Punica Plant Care Guide: How to Grow and Maintain Your Pomegranate Bush

Propagationseed, apical cuttings

from Punica · “Punica can be propagated using apical cuttings or seeds” — Punica Plant Care Guide: How to Grow and Maintain Your Pomegranate Bush

Ready whenfruits have developed full color and sound metallic when tapped

“fruits have developed full color and sound metallic when tapped” — Pomegranate Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Edible partsarils

“jewel-like, sweet-tart arils” — Pomegranate Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Pestswhiteflies, thrips, scale insects, mealybugs, spider mites

from Punica · “Punica plants can face pest problems such as whiteflies, thrips, scale insects, mealybugs, and spider mites” — Punica Plant Care Guide: How to Grow and Maintain Your Pomegranate Bush

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