Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Vegetable
Origin
India, Mediterranean
North America
Types
Punica granatum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
14100
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40000
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8-9999
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
-
9*1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
370.00 cm60.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
460.00 cm15.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oblovate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
-
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
-
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
HELIANTHUS tuberosus
Common Name
Pomegranate
Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke
In Hindi
अनार
Hydrangea
In German
Granatapfel
Hortensie
In French
Grenade
Hortensia
In Spanish
Granada
Hortensia
In Greek
Ρόδι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Romã
Hortênsia
In Polish
Granat
Hortensja
In Latin
malogranatum
Hibiscus
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
-
Class
Magnoliopsida
-
Order
Myrtales
-
Family
Punicaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Punica
-
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
Punicoideae
-
Number of Species
76020
1
27800
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