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| Identification |
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Genus
Punica
Species
granatum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
pomegranate
Family
LYTHRACEAE
Specimen number
S11372
Data source
CrscntBlm;DyePl p5;GrUnFr p282;HtZn p159;MedPl p257
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
12' - 20'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 07a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-05
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The rind of Punica granatum has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Pomegranate including yellow, brown, violet and blue. It is used in dyeing leather. Used as both a tannin and dye. This plant can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. Full sun to partial shade is needed for this plant to do its best. It does well in moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
anthelmintic
astringent
carminative
Medicinal parts
Rind
Bark
Pulp
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 3 to 4 inches round shape, yellow-brown hard rind when ripe, numerous seeds each enveloped in teardrops of pink-red pulp. It has a sweet, juicy and acidic flavor. Punica granatum is typically used as juice. Pomegranate is most often used fresh. This plant is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as an anthelmintic, an astringent and a carminative. This species requires professional guidance for safe usage. It is illegal in some countries to possess or use this plant without proper certification. The rind and the bark and even the pulp are used to prepare herbal remedies.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Rind
Dye color
yellow,brown,violet,blue
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Cutting
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Oct 01 - Dec 31
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Juice
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
3 to 4 inches round shape, yellow-brown hard rind when ripe, numerous seeds each enveloped in teardrops of pink-red pulp
Flavor / texture
has a sweet, juicy and acidic flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Punica granatum to produce fruit. Harvesting can begin in October and continue through December. Pomegranate is often propagated by seed or using a cutting. This plant is considered to have originated from Persia and Afghanistan.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Punica granatum is a woody perennial. Flowers: Pomegranate has fancy double carnation-like flowers. Blossoms appear in June and continue through October. Typically the flowers are either red or pink.
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