Punica granatum - Pomegranate
Punica granatum - Pomegranate
Punica granatum - Pomegranate
Punica granatum - Pomegranate
Punica granatum - Pomegranate
Punica granatum - Pomegranate
Punica granatum - Pomegranate
Punica granatum - Pomegranate
Punica granatum
Pomegranate
Very beautiful bush a little dry upon arrival, but a little watering has made it regain its good looks.
Pascal, 24/09/2023
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Description
The Pomegranate Bush (Punica granatum) is a typical bush of the Mediterranean region, producing large juicy fruits in autumn, to be enjoyed in sweet or savory dishes. It offers highly decorative, bright orange-red flowers throughout the summer. It requires a lot of heat to bear fruit. Planting can be done throughout the year (except during frost), but preferably in autumn, for a harvest from September to December starting from the 4th or 5th year.
Pomegranates are round fruits, about the size of an apple, with a hard skin that turns orange-red when ripe. The interior is made up of thick white membranes, containing multiple seeds surrounded by a very juicy red pulp. It is these fleshy grains, called arils, that are consumed. Of course, pomegranate is used to make the famous grenadine syrup, but it is also consumed as juice, sorbet, in pastries, fruit salads, mixed salads, or as an accompaniment to poultry, for example. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, pomegranate is a refreshing fruit with a slightly sour and sweet taste. It is harvested in autumn, about 4 to 5 months after flowering. Pick the fruits when the skin turns red and just begins to crack. Pomegranate does not ripen after harvest but can be stored for several months in a cool place. The first fruits appear on the bush from the 4th or 5th year.
Originally from India, the Pomegranate Bush (Punica granatum) belongs to the family of Punicaceae (Lythraceae). It is a self-fertile variety. From May to September, it offers large, highly ornamental, single trumpet-shaped flowers, of a bright orange-red. They will be followed in autumn by large juicy fruits, turning orange-red when ripe.
Cultivated since antiquity, it is a bush with a long lifespan, able to live up to 200 years, with slow growth. It has a spreading bushy habit with opposite lanceolate leaves. Slightly red and then shiny green in summer, they take on a beautiful coppery yellow colour in autumn before falling. The Pomegranate Bush will reach a height of about 5 m (16 ft 5 in). It can be planted in a flower bed, as a standalone plant, in an informal hedge, or in a pot. Hardy down to -15°C (5 °F), it requires a lot of heat.
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Punica
granatum
Punicaceae
Pomegranate
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Pomegranate tree thrives in all types of soil, including poor or limestone soils. Choose a very sunny exposure and a sheltered location. Outside the Mediterranean area, grow in a container. The Pomegranate tree needs a lot of heat to bear fruit and a little cold in winter to flower.
Planting can be done all year round (except during frost), but preferably in autumn. Hardy down to -15°C (5 °F), the Pomegranate tree appreciates well-drained and moist soils.
When planting, allow a space of 4 to 5 metres (13 feet 1 inches to 16 feet 5 inches) in all directions to allow for good development of the Pomegranate tree. Dig a hole, mix the soil with well-rotted compost or potting soil, place the root ball and cover with soil. Firmly press down and water generously. Install a mulch at the base to retain moisture in summer. Water in summer, when in flower. In spring, add compost if necessary.
For container cultivation, don't forget to put a layer of gravel or clay balls at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. At the end of autumn, bring the pot indoors to a cold greenhouse. Repot every 3 years or so.
The Pomegranate tree is not very susceptible to diseases and pests.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.