Punica, Pomegranate 'Vietnam'

Punicagranatum

Family
Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Punica (PU-ni-kuh)
Species
granatum (gran-AH-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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