Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
India, Mediterranean
South America
Types
Punica granatum
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Arrowhead
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Pomegranate
Peppertree
In German
Granatapfel
Peppertree
In French
Grenade
Peppertree
In Spanish
Granada
peppertree
In Portuguese
Romã
Peppertree
In Polish
Granat
Peppertree
In Latin
malogranatum
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Punicaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Punicoideae
Anacardioideae
Properties of Pomegranate and Peppertree
Wondering what are the properties of Pomegranate and Peppertree? We provide you with everything About Pomegranate and Peppertree. Pomegranate doesn't have thorns and Peppertree 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 Peppertree 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 Peppertree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pomegranate and Peppertree
Season and care of Pomegranate and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Peppertree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pomegranate and Peppertree Physical Information
Pomegranate and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Peppertree are as follows:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Pomegranate and Peppertree
Care of Pomegranate and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.