Pomegranate Live Plant (Punica granatum)

The pomegranate is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub in the family Lythraceae, subfamily Punicoideae, that grows between 5 and 10 m tall. The pomegranate was originally described throughout the Mediterranean region. It is one of the most economical functional crops in the world. Because of its wide adaptability to different ecological conditions and being a high profitable crop, pomegranate is being cultivated widely on a commercial scale in all climatical zones (temperate, tropical, and subtropical climates). The production, marketing and consumption of pomegranate fruit is booming throughout the world, mainly due to greater awareness of its health-promoting attributes.Pomegranate arils taste a lot like cranberries—fairly tart with a bit of sweetness underneath. Pomegranate fruit has medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities. The pomegranate seed oil has inhibitory effect on skin and breast cancers.

Common Name: Grenadier, Granada, Anar

Botanical Name: Punica granatum

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 2-3 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate