Fruiting Pomegranate

Punica granatum 'Wonderful'

Pronunciation: PEW-ni-ka gra-NAY-tum
SKU #06745
7-11

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An improved variety with fount-like branches that produces large orange-red blooms in summer and large, delicious, burnished red fruit in early fall. A popular variety for making pomegranate juice. Beautiful and versatile, works well as a large shrub, small tree, or espalier. Fruits best in warm semi-arid climates. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Edible
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitVase-Shaped
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseContainer, Espalier, Hedge
Design IdeasPomegranate is exceptional for Mediterranean style gardens, low-water and even xeriscape settings, though the fruit is of highest quality with supplemental water during flowering and fruiting season. This is an excellent choice for a courtyard specimen. Grow in fruit orchard or kitchen gardens. Good fruit producer in very hot gardens with difficult soils.
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsLavender (Lavandula); Sweet Bay (Laurus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Olive (Olea); Meyer Lemon (Citrus)
Care InstructionsProvide average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. When established, reduce frequency after fruit ripens, and increase during bloom period; tolerates moderate drought. Fertilize before new growth appears in spring. Prune annually, to shape.
LoreThe single genus of the family Punciaceae was classified by Linnaeus who Latinized the ancient name, Malum puncium, which translates to "apple of Carthage" which was its early common name. Pomegranate fruit came to symbolize fertility due to its abundance of seeds. A culinary staple in Spanish and Middle Eastern cuisine, the pomegranate has emerged as a popular source of Vitamins C and B5, potassium and antioxidant polyphenols.
Details
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Edible
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitVase-Shaped
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Espalier, Hedge
Design IdeasPomegranate is exceptional for Mediterranean style gardens, low-water and even xeriscape settings, though the fruit is of highest quality with supplemental water during flowering and fruiting season. This is an excellent choice for a courtyard specimen. Grow in fruit orchard or kitchen gardens. Good fruit producer in very hot gardens with difficult soils.
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsLavender (Lavandula); Sweet Bay (Laurus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Olive (Olea); Meyer Lemon (Citrus)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. When established, reduce frequency after fruit ripens, and increase during bloom period; tolerates moderate drought. Fertilize before new growth appears in spring. Prune annually, to shape.
History
LoreThe single genus of the family Punciaceae was classified by Linnaeus who Latinized the ancient name, Malum puncium, which translates to "apple of Carthage" which was its early common name. Pomegranate fruit came to symbolize fertility due to its abundance of seeds. A culinary staple in Spanish and Middle Eastern cuisine, the pomegranate has emerged as a popular source of Vitamins C and B5, potassium and antioxidant polyphenols.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.