Pomegranate (Punica granatum). Hardy, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrubDescription: Showy, bright orange-red flowers in late spring followed by edible fruits.Habit: Grows to 12 feet high and 10 feet wide.Culture: Prefers partial to full sun and well-drained soilHardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 7bThis shrub to small tree is native from southern Europe to northern India but has naturalized in the Mediterranean. In his Garden Book Thomas Jefferson documented a row of pomegranates that were planted in the south slope... - Pomegranate (Punica granatum). |