🌿 Pomegranate
Punica granatum
A showy, heat-loving fruit tree with glossy leaves, vivid orange-red blooms, and jewel-like, juicy fruit, perfect for edible gardens and large containers.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Native to the Middle East and Asia
☀️ Light: Full sun, 6+ hours daily
💧 Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
📏 Size: Grows 6-12 ft as a shrub, up to 20 ft as a trained tree
🌸 Bloom Time: Orange-red blooms, with fruit ripening 6-7 months later
🌱 Landscape Use: Excellent for edible gardens, as a specimen, or in large containers
🐾 Pet & Child Safety: Fruit is safe; leaves may upset pets
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Raised Bed Mix soil and feed with Espoma Tree-Tone for lush growth and fruit.