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Pomegranate Tree Characteristics

Punica granatum Appearance: Pinkish red fruit; white flowers;


small dark green leaves
Size: Up to 30’ tall; fruits are 5" in diameter
These trees come from East Asia and
Location: Permaculture Garden; beside the
have thrived in the Mediterranean area
Orchard
and are not invasive to California. The
pomegranate trees will have red flowers Season: Fruits in the fall
before the pomegranates sprout. The
fruit is delicious to eat and very healthy.
Many different animals such as squirrels
eat the fruits.

Fun Facts Sources


The first pomegranate tree was brought to California Rare Fruit Growers
California in 1769. Pictures: Megan Leich

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