Angel Red Pomegranate PP16578

Scientific Name: Punica granatum 'Smith'

Also Known As

Punica granatum 'Angel Red'
Punica granatum Angel Red™
POMEGRANATE

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 15'-18'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

8a-11

Angel Red Pomegranate PP16578 plant details

Angel Red Pomegranate PP16578 is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Angel Red Pomegranate PP16578

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: lythraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 18 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Angel Red Pomegranate PP16578

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This unique gourmet delight produces exceptional and heavy crops of large, bright-red fruit of excellent flavor, this cultivar has less pulp and more antioxidant rich juice than others and its seeds are soft enough to be eaten; makes a fine vase-shape 8-12' shrub perfect for any landscape; also ripens a bit before other types extending the season; requires 200 chill hours. S/M PP16578