Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
India, Mediterranean
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Punica granatum
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Pomegranate
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
अनार
Incense Cedar
In German
Granatapfel
Zeder
In French
Grenade
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Granada
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Ρόδι
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Romã
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Granat
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
malogranatum
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Punicaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Pomegranate and Incense Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Pomegranate and Incense Cedar? We provide you with everything About Pomegranate and Incense Cedar. Pomegranate doesn't have thorns and Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Pomegranate does not have fragrant flowers. Pomegranate has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling and Throat itching and Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pomegranate and Incense Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pomegranate and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Pomegranate and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Incense Cedar season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Pomegranate and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Pomegranate and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Pomegranate and Incense Cedar
Care of Pomegranate and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.