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Genus: Punica

Species: granatum -Nana

Common Name: Pomegranate

Family: Lythraceae + Punicaceae

Order: Myrtales

Native: Southern Asia

Habit: Shrub

Height: 3 to 6 feet

Width: 2 to 4 feet

Flowering Season: Spring to Summer

Flower Color: Orange

Propagation: Seed, cutting or layering

Zone: 7-10

Note: This miniature version of the pomegranate tree is suitable as a specimen shrub. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, rich loamy soil.