WONDERFUL POMEGRANITE

Plant Name: Wonderful Pomegranate
Scientific Name: Punica granatum ‘Wonderful’ — Wonderful Pomegranate, Pomegranate
Mature Height: 12–15 ft
Mature Spread: 8–12 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate (1–2 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; ~5–10 gal/week while establishing, then ~10–15 gal/week during fruit development and hot, dry weather
Foliage: Glossy green, narrow, deciduous to semi-deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow
Flower Color: Bright orange-red
Bloom Time: Late spring–summer
Fruit: Large, round, deep red fruit with ruby-red arils; sweet-tart flavor
Harvest Time: September–October
Hardiness Zones: 7–10 (0°F to 40°F)
Features: Heavy producer; attractive orange-red flowers; edible fruit; excellent fresh eating and juicing; drought tolerant once established
Additional Facts: Self-fruitful, so a second pomegranate is not required for fruit production. Fruit quality and ripening are best with long, hot summers. Can be grown as a multi-stemmed shrub or trained into a small tree.