Pomegranate

Punica granatum, Lythraceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Softneck GarlicAllium sativum var. sativum

Pest Deterrent

Yellow OnionAllium cepa Yellow

Pest Deterrent

Common MyrtleMyrtus communis

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

FigFicus carica

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Brown Turkey FigFicus carica

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Black Mission FigFicus carica

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Kadota FigFicus carica

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

LeekAllium ampeloprasum var. porrum

Pest Deterrent

SaffronCrocus sativus

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

ShallotAllium cepa var. aggregatum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

LentilLens culinaris

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

CarobCeratonia siliqua

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Drumstick AlliumAllium sphaerocephalon

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

OliveOlea europaea

Mediterranean trees with similar water and nutrient requirements compete when planted closely

Mission OliveOlea europaea

Mediterranean trees with similar water and nutrient requirements compete when planted closely

Manzanilla OliveOlea europaea

Mediterranean trees with similar water and nutrient requirements compete when planted closely

Arbequina OliveOlea europaea

Mediterranean trees with similar water and nutrient requirements compete when planted closely

PistachioPistacia vera

Mediterranean fruit and nut trees compete for water and nutrients in arid conditions

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Pomegranate grow in?

Pomegranate grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Pomegranate?

Good companions for Pomegranate include Softneck Garlic, Yellow Onion, Common Myrtle, Fig, Brown Turkey Fig.

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