Pomegranate.

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Pflegestufe

Mittel

Pflanzenart

Deciduous shrub or tree

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

15 to 20 feet

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 7 bis 10

Blütezeit

Late spring to early summer

Pflege

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.

Gießen

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

Düngen

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Schneiden

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

Umtopfen

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

Boden

Well draining loam

Boden-pH

5.5 to 7.0

Temperatur

-10 bis 45°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

20 bis 50%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Hoch

Lebensdauer

Perennial, often living for decades.

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

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

Kinder

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

Kontaktallergene

The sap can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

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

Essbarkeit

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

So erkennst du die Pflanze

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

Höhe

2 bis 5m

Breite

2 bis 4m

Blätter

green, bronze-tinged, deciduous

Blüten

orange, red, 3 bis 5cm

Früchte

red, yellow, Autumn

Häufige Probleme

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

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

cuttings, seed, layering

Pflanzzeit

Spring, Autumn

Überwinterung

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.

Im Kübel

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.

Gute Pflanzpartner

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

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

Botanisches

Familie

Lythraceae

Gattung

Punica

Ordnung

Myrtales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Central Asia to the Mediterranean region.

Artenschutz

Not of conservation concern.

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

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, fruit provides food for birds

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge, Kolibris

Verwendung

ornamental shrub, edible fruit, hedging, container plant

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

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.

Woher der Name kommt

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

Gut zu wissen

• 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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