Pomegranate.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Deciduous shrub or tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

15 to 20 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 7 a 10

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Plant your pomegranate in a spot that gets plenty of sun to ensure good fruit production. Keep an eye out for aphids or whiteflies on the new growth. Consistent moisture is key while the tree is young, but it becomes quite drought tolerant once established.

Riego

Water deeply once the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch.

Abonado

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Prune in late winter to remove suckers and shape the canopy.

Trasplante

Move to a slightly larger container only when the roots become crowded.

Suelo

Well draining loam

pH del suelo

5.5 to 7.0

Temperatura

-10 a 45°C

Humedad

20 a 50%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, often living for decades.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally safe, but the roots and bark contain compounds that are medically active and potentially harmful.

Niños

The fruit is safe, but the woody stems can have sharp thorns that may scratch small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sap can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may cause mild reactions in those with severe hay fever.

Comestibilidad

The rind and roots contain alkaloids that can be toxic if consumed in large quantities.

Cómo identificarla

• Glossy, lance shaped green leaves
• Bright orange red trumpet flowers
• Round fruit with leathery skin
• Spiny branches on many varieties

Altura

2 a 5m

Anchura

2 a 4m

Hojas

green, bronze-tinged, deciduous

Flores

orange, red, 3 a 5cm

Frutos

red, yellow, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck sap.
• Fruit rot — Fungal issues often caused by excessive humidity or poor airflow.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, seed, layering

Cuándo plantar

Spring, Autumn

Cuidados en invierno

In cold regions, move container plants to a frost free shed or garage. For garden plants, apply a thick layer of mulch around the base to protect roots from deep freezes.

En maceta

They grow very well in containers, provided the pot is at least 40 liters and has excellent drainage.

Plant with other Mediterranean shrubs that prefer lean soil and full sun.

Buenas compañeras

• Lavanda — They share similar requirements for sun and well draining soil.
• Rosemary — This herb thrives in the same dry, sunny conditions.

Especies parecidas

• Lagerstroemia — Shares a similar growth habit and heat tolerance.

Ciencia

Familia

Lythraceae

Género

Punica

Orden

Myrtales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Central Asia to the Mediterranean region.

Conservación

Not of conservation concern.

It thrives in hot, dry climates with long, sunny summers.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, fruit provides food for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, colibríes

Usos

ornamental shrub, edible fruit, hedging, container plant

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Do I need two trees for fruit?

No, they are self fertile, but a second tree can increase yield.

Can I grow them in pots?

Yes, dwarf varieties are excellent for containers.

De dónde viene el nombre

Punica refers to the Phoenicians who spread the plant, and granatum refers to the many seeds inside.

Bueno saberlo

• Pomegranates are one of the oldest known cultivated fruits.
• The fruit can contain hundreds of seeds.
• They are highly drought tolerant once established.
• The name comes from Latin meaning seeded apple.

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