Family: Lythraceae

Pomegranate is a small tree with attractive flowers that produce tasty fruit. It is suitable for dry areas or large containers with good drainage. There are many cultivars and varieties, including dwarf and sterile varieties. It is native to Iran and Turkey and is widely cultivated in the Mid-East, Mediterranean, South-East Asia, and the Western US. Fruit may be eaten raw, juiced, used as a spice, or made into grenadine. There are also medicinal uses and potential health benefits associated with the plant.

Plant Uses:

• Bonsai
• Container plant
• Edible
• Medicinal
• Ornamental
• Shade
• Specimen
• Bonzai

Plant Dangers:

• Thorns or spines