Pomegranate
Punica granatum
Made for long, hot summers and dry soil.
Hardiness: zones 7 to 11
Light: full sun
Size: about 12 ft tall, 10 ft wide
Harvest: September to November
From: Iran and Central Asia
Drought-hardy once established
Here: Hardy in the Lake Erie shore climate (zone 6b to 7a), so it can live outdoors in the ground.
Good for: food, pollinators.
Native to: Sahara & Arabian deserts, Caucasus, Himalaya & Indian hill country. Hardy in zones 7 to 11.
The story
Iran to northern India. The bright orange-red flowers attract hummingbirds.
Planting
Full sun. Soil: well-drained (pH 5.5–7.0). Spacing: Pot. Pollination: self-fertile.
Growing
Water: moderate; let dry between. Winter: Dormant in the garage; water about monthly. Spring: Move outside after frost. Summer: Full sun on the patio. Fall: Bring in before hard freeze.
Harvest and use
Harvest: Oct–Nov. First crop: 2–3 years.
What to watch for
Fruit split after heavy rain.
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