Hellooo sweet sensation with health benefits! Introducing the pomegranate, the miracle fruit that has taken society by storm. It's amazing how expensive they are now. I bought four yesterday for a whopping $12! With that I thought I'd do a little research. To my surprise, they're quite simple to grow and the seeds inside store-bought fruit are viable! With that I made a little research project of them.
The pomegranate (
Punica granatum) is a species of shrub to small tree native to the Middle East. It has been present throughout history and is even mentioned in the Bible. Its fruit has been valuable medically for it's high levels vitamin C
and antioxidants (along with several other beneficial vitamins and minerals). The shrub itself is quite hardy and can be grown up to 30 feet or can be pruned as a shrub. Pomegranate shrubs have even been grown as bonsai plants. Their glossy leaves are dark evergreen to deciduous depending on climate changes and have an
opposite simple pattern. The flowers of pomegranates range from scarlet to white, depending on the variety. They are attractive to hummingbirds so pomegranate shrubs make lovely additions for gardeners who hope to attract such company.
The pomegranate can be grown outdoors in USDA
hardiness zones 7-10 and requires direct sunlight to partial shade.
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