California Sunset Pomegranate

Punica granatum 'California Sunset'

Pronunciation: PEW-ni-ka gra-NAY-tum
SKU #06737
7-10

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Fountain-like, upright branches display large creamy white flowers with bright coral-red stripes in the summer. This variety does not produce edible fruit. Heat and sun loving, and versatile as a shrub, small tree, or espalier. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall and wide.

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Bloom TimeSpring through summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Showy Fruit, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasPomegranate is exceptional for Mediterranean style gardens as well as most Xeriscape settings. This is an excellent choice for a courtyard specimen. Grow in fruit orchard or kitchen gardens. Good fruit producer in very hot gardens with difficult soils.
Flower ColorOrange
Foliage ColorGreen
Care InstructionsProvide average, well-draining soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency, but increase during bloom period; tolerates moderate drought. Feed before new growth begins in early spring. Prune annually to shape.
LoreThe single genus of the family Punciaceae was classified by Linnaeus who Latinized the ancient name, Malum puncium, which translates to "apple of Carthage" which was its early common name. Pomegranate fruit came to symbolize fertility due to its abundance of seeds. A culinary staple in Spanish and Middle Eastern cuisine, the pomegranate has emerged as a popular source of Vitamins C and B5, potassium and antioxidant polyphenols.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring through summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Showy Fruit, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasPomegranate is exceptional for Mediterranean style gardens as well as most Xeriscape settings. This is an excellent choice for a courtyard specimen. Grow in fruit orchard or kitchen gardens. Good fruit producer in very hot gardens with difficult soils.
Flower ColorOrange
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsProvide average, well-draining soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency, but increase during bloom period; tolerates moderate drought. Feed before new growth begins in early spring. Prune annually to shape.
History
LoreThe single genus of the family Punciaceae was classified by Linnaeus who Latinized the ancient name, Malum puncium, which translates to "apple of Carthage" which was its early common name. Pomegranate fruit came to symbolize fertility due to its abundance of seeds. A culinary staple in Spanish and Middle Eastern cuisine, the pomegranate has emerged as a popular source of Vitamins C and B5, potassium and antioxidant polyphenols.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly

100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.