Punica granatum 'Nana'
Dwarf Pomegranate
Description
This shrub is highly ornamental with dense foliage. It can reach 3' tall and 6' wide. It is easily pruned and shaped, thus its popularity as a bonsai plant. Flowers are small, showy, and red orange, developing into dry red fruit (not edible). It is considered evergreen in mild frost-free winter areas. This shrub is great in containers. It needs extra summer water in hot inland valleys.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Red
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Messy
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Indoor, Patio, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Filler
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Watering every day results in shallow roots.
Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).