Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Mediterranean
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Types
Punica granatum
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Number of Varieties
141
0
40000
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-86-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
-
-
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Plant Size
Minimum Height
370.00 cm460.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
460.00 cm300.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark 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
Shape
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Pinnate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Pomegranate
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
अनार
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Granatapfel
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
Grenade
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
Granada
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
Ρόδι
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
Romã
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
Granat
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
malogranatum
Nellie Stevens Holly
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
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Class
Magnoliopsida
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Order
Myrtales
Aquifoliales
Family
Punicaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Genus
Punica
Ilex
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
Punicoideae
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Number of Species
760600
1
27800
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