Pomegranate.

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Niveau d'entretien

Moyenne

Type de plante

Deciduous shrub or tree

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

15 to 20 feet

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 7 à 10

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining loam

pH du sol

5.5 to 7.0

Température

-10 à 45°C

Humidité

20 à 50%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Élevée

Durée de vie

Perennial, often living for decades.

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

The sap can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

2 à 5m

Envergure

2 à 4m

Feuilles

green, bronze-tinged, deciduous

Fleurs

orange, red, 3 à 5cm

Fruits

red, yellow, Autumn

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

cuttings, seed, layering

Quand planter

Spring, Autumn

Hivernage

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 pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Lythraceae

Genre

Punica

Ordre

Myrtales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Central Asia to the Mediterranean region.

Préservation

Not of conservation concern.

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

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, fruit provides food for birds

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, colibris

Utilisations

ornamental shrub, edible fruit, hedging, container plant

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.

Aussi dans

• Plantes résistantes à la sécheresse