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Pomegranate, Dwarf
Punica granatum 'Nana'
Discontinued
Native to Asia, the Pomegranate is an attractive shrub to small tree that thrives in the heat of the Texas summers, and prized for the gorgeous blooms and fruits. Pomegranate is tolerant of many soil types, and does well in acidic or alkaline soils. It also shows some tolerance to salt spray, for those landscapes along the coast line.
‘Nana’ is a dwarf cultivar with shorter branches reaching only three feet tall. The bright green leaves are arranged in whorls around the branches, and are no more than an inch in length, with some color change in the fall.
The single borne flowers are orange-red with ruffled petals, no more than an inch and a half wide – they only appear on new growth so prune this shrub in late winter. They begin to appear in spring, and turn into smaller fruits in the fall that are no more than two inches in diameter. They make a handsome display against the foliage well into the winter after leaves drop in colder winters.
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Small Perennial Hedge |
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Accent Specimen |
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Small Foundation Cover |
Flower Color:Red-Orange |
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Height:3 Feet |
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Spread:2 Feet |
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Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips for Punica granatum 'Nana'
Blooms only appear on new growth - prune in late winter.
USDA Hardiness Zone 7a
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