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Punica granatum 'State Fair'

Family Punicaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   7a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H3 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 1.5 - 4.5 m (5 - 15 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 3 m (4 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Punica granatum 'State Fair' (pomegranate) bears showy and bright orange blossoms during early summer to late summer. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Punica granatum 'State Fair' (pomegranate) bears showy fruit. This plant has smooth bark.
Typical Uses Border, container, culinary, fruit, hedge and topiary.
Special Characteristics Punica granatum 'State Fair' tolerates salt.
Cautions Thorns can make Punica granatum 'State Fair' (pomegranate) difficult to handle and careful planning of its siting in the garden will reduce the risk of injuries to children or pets.