Botanical Name |
Punica granatum ‘Azadi’ |
Common Names |
Azadi Pomegranate, Soft-Seeded Pomegranate |
Family |
Lythraceae |
Origin |
Iran (Persia) |
Plant Type |
Deciduous fruiting shrub or small tree |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Mature Size |
8–12 ft tall x 6–10 ft wide |
Light |
Full sun |
Water Needs |
Low to moderate once established |
Soil |
Well-drained, loamy or sandy |
Bloom Time |
Late spring to early summer |
Flower Color |
Bright red-orange |
USDA Zones |
7b–10 |
Florida Native |
No |
Propagation |
Hardwood cuttings, air layering |
Seasonal Traits |
Deciduous |
Time to Harvest |
2–3 years from planting; late summer to fall |