Pomegranate
Punica granatum
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
96"–240" H × 72"–180" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native alternatives to Pomegranate
Pomegranate is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
Before you buy
Your city may pay you to plant this
Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 452 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaA deciduous shrub or small tree with narrow glossy leaves, showy orange red flowers in early summer, and leathery fruit in fall. It tolerates heat and drought once established and needs full sun to fruit well.
In an HOA neighborhood
Pomegranate is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation bed, border.
Wildlife value
Flowers offer nectar that generalist visitors will use, but as a non-native it feeds no local caterpillars. Treat it as garden interest rather than habitat.
Common questions
- How much sun does Pomegranate need?
- Pomegranate grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Pomegranate bloom?
- Pomegranate blooms in May and June.
- Is Pomegranate HOA-friendly?
- Pomegranate is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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