Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
A pomegranate tree with its abundance of striking bright orange-red flowers and jewel-like delicious fruit is a stunning sight. it can grow to a height of 15-20 feet but can be easily pruned to the desired shape.
The leathery round fruit are filled with edible seed, each covered in sweet juicy flesh. They look like shiny garnets. The shiny green foliage contrasts staggeringly with the crimson red flowers and fruit. Evergreen in warm winter areas, the foliage changes to a brilliant yellow in the fall in cooler areas. Pomegranates are partially self-fertile and planting another variety or seedling close by increases fruit set. The fruit is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and can be eaten fresh or made into juice and jams.
Easy to grow and drought tolerant. Best grown in a greenhouse or container in Nova Scotia's climate.
USDA Zone 7-10
