Pomegranate Tree

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a deciduous fruiting shrub or small tree with glossy foliage, showy orange-red flowers, and edible fruit. It can be grown as a multi-stemmed shrub or trained to a single trunk, with final size shaped by climate and pruning. ## Garden Use The [NC State Extension Plant Toolbox](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/punica-granatum/) describes pomegranate as a Lythraceae shrub or tree with edible fruit and a mature size near 10–12 feet tall by 8–10 feet wide. Its sunny, well-drained site preference suits edible landscapes, and its shrub or small-tree form can also serve as an ornamental specimen or hedge. ## Maintenance Choose a sunny, well-drained site and water regularly while the plant establishes. Once established, it tolerates dry periods, though consistent moisture during fruit development supports a better crop. Prune in late winter to shape the framework and remove crossing or damaged branches.