Dwarf Pomegranate
Punica granatum 'Nana'
SKU
06740
This showy, dense, dwarf shrub displays attractive orange-red single flowers at an early age, followed by bright orange-red ornamental fruit. Excellent for containers or for use in the garden. A very effective bonsai specimen. Thrives in hot, dry summer areas. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | PEW-ni-ka gra-NAY-tum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | This small shrub is just the right size to tuck into a full sun planting scheme. Attractive in flower and fruit, it will add good contrast to the border. Also grows well in containers. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Fall Color, Gift Plant, Showy Fruit, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis); Lavender (Lavandula); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Italian Cypress (Cupressus); Meyer Lemon (Citrus) |
Provide 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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant