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    Punica granatum 'Shirobotan'

    Also Known As

    • Shirobotan Pomegranate

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 12'-15'
    • W: 12'-15'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Punica granatum 'Shirobotan' plant details

    Punica granatum 'Shirobotan' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring and summer red and white flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Punica granatum 'Shirobotan'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: lythraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: red and white blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Punica granatum 'Shirobotan'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Snow-white double flowers on a full sized Pomegranate that produces little or no fruit.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Punica granatum 'Shirobotan' plant

    How to Grow Punica granatum 'Shirobotan'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Punica granatum 'Nana'

    aka Punica granatum 'True Dwarf', Punica granatum var. nana, Nana Dwarf Pomegranate

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Punica granatum 'Nana' flower by Stan Shebs
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    Pomegranate

    Scientific Name: Punica granatum

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pomegranate fruit by Karl Gercens III
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    Wonderful Pomegranate

    Scientific Name: Punica granatum 'Wonderful'

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Wonderful Pomegranate flower, foliage by Alex Trimble
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    Haku Botan Pomegranate

    Scientific Name: Punica granatum 'Haku Botan'

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 10'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Haku Botan Pomegranate flower, foliage by Alex Trimble
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    White Pomegranate

    Scientific Name: Punica granatum [White form]

    aka Punica granatum 'White', POMEGRANATE

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12'-15'

    Width: 12'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of White Pomegranate flower by Cistus Nursery
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