Japanese pomegranate bonsai "Nejikan" (31)

Presentation

Specimen of Punica granatum "Nejikan", the Japanese dwarf pomegranate variety selected for its twisted trunk and grooved bark. This plant is about 25 years old, stands 40 cm tall and shows a 5 cm nebari with a sturdy base and branching already set on several levels. Suitable for those who have been growing bonsai for a few years and are looking for a flowering broadleaf with real structure.

Technical features

• Species: Punica granatum "Nejikan" (Japanese pomegranate)
• Height of the plant alone: 40 cm
• Nebari: 5 cm
• Age: about 25 years
• Rectangular pot 25.5 x 19 x h. 6.5 cm
• Pot material: unglazed stoneware
• Total weight: 3.7 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care difficulty: medium

How to care for it

The Nejikan needs direct sun throughout the growing season: the less light it gets, the less it flowers. From May to August water daily, always checking the substrate, while in winter, with the plant bare, watering is drastically reduced and the tree should be sheltered from prolonged frosts below -5 °C.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Will I receive exactly the plant in the photo?

A: Yes, it is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the very plant that will be sent. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different on delivery due to natural growth, pruning, pinching or the change of season: the pomegranate loses its leaves in winter.

Q: Does the 40 cm height include the pot?

A: No. The 40 cm refers to the plant alone, measured from the base of the trunk to the apex. The rectangular unglazed stoneware pot measures 25.5 x 19 cm with a height of 6.5 cm, so the overall size exceeds 46 cm. The total weight of plant, pot and substrate is 3.7 kg.

Q: Should it be kept indoors or outdoors?

A: Outdoors. The pomegranate is a deciduous species that needs winter dormancy and direct sun to set its flowers. Indoors it loses vigour and does not bloom. A south-facing balcony or terrace is the right spot all year round.

What is included

• Japanese pomegranate bonsai "Nejikan" in a rectangular 25.5 x 19 x h. 6.5 cm unglazed stoneware pot, the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and features)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping