Pomegranate - 'Wonderful' - Punica granatum

Description

This auction is for one (1) Pomegrantate - 'Wonderful' live plant. The Pomegranate is a fruit-bearing, deciduous shrub or small tree growing between 12'-15' tall. The pomegranate is widely considered to have originated in Persia, but has been grown over the entire Mediterranean region since ancient times. Fountain-like, upright branches display large orange-red blooms attracting hummingbirds in summer and large, burnished red fruit in early fall. This variety is often used commercially for pomegranate juice, a good source of vitamins and antioxidants. Versatile as shrub, small tree or espalier.

Cultivation

Plant in full sun and well draining soil. Needs regular water weekly, more often in extreme heat. Heat and humidity tolerant. Summer blooms and Fall fruit. Medium growth rate with upright to weeping habit to 10'. Adaptable to many soil types, Zones 7-11.

These well-rooted 6-8"+ plants come in 2.5" x 2.5" x 3.5" deep pots.

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