This deciduous shrub has a short trunk with spreading branches that form a rounded bushy habit. It has bright green lanced-shaped leaves that turn yellow during autumn and the scarlet funnel-shaped flowers appear in late spring and followed by red fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Punica granatum is naturally found in southern Europe growing in well drained sandy to gravelly loams that are organic rich and moderatly fertile. It prefers a open sunny position and is frost and drought resistant. 

Pomegranate is grown for its bushy habit and attractive red fruit. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along borders as a specimen or in groups for screening. It can also be trimmed to form a hedge and is grown in tubs or planter boxes. It tolerates a hot dry sunny position but if potted it must be kept moist and has a medium growth rate, establishing in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. ID 569

Note:
The fruit is widely used in middle eastern cuisine.

Punica (PEW-ni-ka) granatum (grah-NAH-tum)

“Punica”, from Latin poenicus, “ a Phoenician”, referring to the place of origin; “granatum”, Latin word meaning “a grain”, referring to the seeds; “nana”, Greek word meaning “dwarf”, referring to the small size of this cultivar.

Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Loosestrife, Pomegranate, Water Chestnut, Crepe Myrtle, Mangrove Apple