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Punica granatum 'Utah Sweet'

Family Punicaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   7a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H3 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 6 m (6 - 20 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 4.5 m (4 - 15 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 'Utah Sweet' (pomegranate) bears showy and bright orange blooms during early summer to late summer. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Punica granatum 'Utah Sweet' (pomegranate) produces showy fruit. This plant has smooth bark.
Typical Uses Border, container, culinary, fruit, hedge and topiary.
Special Characteristics Punica granatum 'Utah Sweet' tolerates salt.
Cautions Thorns can make Punica granatum 'Utah Sweet' (pomegranate) difficult to handle and careful planning of its siting in the garden will reduce the risk of injuries to children or pets.