Pomegranate trees can become big and unruly, with their spiny branches and lax growing habit. Punica granatum var. nana is a more compact variety. It fruits very freely and is suitable for growing in pots, making it perfect for growing in a greenhouse or conservatory. In summer, orange-red, funnel-shaped flowers are produced, followed by round edible fruit.
For best results grow Punica granatum var. nana in loam-based potting compost, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season. Pomegranates need a long, hot summer to produce fruit and a temperature between 13C and 16C in autumn for the fruit to ripen. The Royal Horticultural Society has given Punica granatum var. nana its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
How to grow Punica granatum
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Plant size
85cm height
85cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Fruits | ||||||||||||
| Fruits |
J
Plant does not fruit in January |
F
Plant does not fruit in February |
M
Plant does not fruit in March |
A
Plant does not fruit in April |
M
Plant does not fruit in May |
J
Plant does not fruit in June |
J
Plant does not fruit in July |
A
Plant does not fruit in August |
S
Plant does fruit in September |
O
Plant does fruit in October |
N
Plant does fruit in November |
D
Plant does not fruit in December |
Punica granatum and wildlife
Punica granatum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Punica granatum poisonous?
Punica granatum has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
