🍎 Pomegranate

Punica granatum

fruits deciduous shrub/small tree Lythraceae

☀️ Sun

full sun

💧 Water

drought-tolerant; deep infrequent watering; overwatering causes fruit split

🗺️ Zones

7, 11

🧪 Soil pH

5.5, 8.0 (very adaptable)

🪴 Soil Type

well-drained; tolerates alkaline, sandy, rocky soils

🚿 Drainage

Well-drained

📏 Spacing

10-15 ft apart (shrub/small tree; hedge spacing 6-8 ft)

📐 Height

10-20 ft

⏱️ Maturity

2-3 years (from planting cutting/grafted); bears fruit after 1-2 years

🍴 Edible Parts

🍽️ Fruit

Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone

🤝 Companions (11)

🤝 Basil

Repels fruit flies and mosquitoes; thrives in similar conditions; potential flavor enhancement

🤝 Clover

Nitrogen fixer; groundcover in orchard aisles

🤝 Comfrey

Nutrient accumulator; deep roots don't compete with pomegranate's shallow feeding roots

🤝 Garlic / Chives / Onions

Repel aphids and whiteflies; garlic interplanting common in Middle Eastern orchards

🤝 Lavender

Pollinator magnet; pest repellent; drought-tolerant; classic orchard border plant

🤝 Marigold

Nematode suppression; general pest repellent; thrives in similar hot dry conditions

🤝 Nasturtium

Aphid trap crop; drought-tolerant groundcover IMPORTANT management caveat: without active management, nasturtiums can become a SOURCE of aphids that migrate to nearby crops. Either remove aphid-infested nasturtium plants promptly, or treat the trap crop itself to eliminate the aphid colony before it spreads. Strategic placement within 4-5 feet of protected crops is key.

🤝 Rosemary

Mediterranean companion; repels pests; attracts pollinators; shares water needs

🤝 Thyme

Low groundcover; repels pests; attracts bees; drought-tolerant

⚠️ Keep Apart (7)

⚠️ Aggressive ground-covering vines

Can overwhelm shrub form; reduce air circulation

⚠️ High-water plants

Irrigation conflicts , pomegranate needs dry conditions for fruit quality

⚠️ Mint

Competes aggressively

⚠️ Walnut

Susceptible to juglone

📝 Growing Notes

Ancient superfruit. Beautiful orange-red flowers. Drought-tolerant.

🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Johnny's Selected Seeds Botanical Interests True Leaf Market Burpee Territorial Seed Company

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