Pomegranate bonsai (142)

Presentation

Pomegranate bonsai (Punica granatum), a deciduous broadleaf outdoor tree 49 cm tall, shown here in its winter, leafless phase: a condition that reveals the whole branch structure. The trunk shows the deep grooving and grey bark typical of mature specimens of this species, with a 9 cm nebari. Ideal for anyone looking for an already formed Mediterranean tree that both flowers and fruits.

Technical details

• Botanical species: Punica granatum (pomegranate)
• Style: informal upright, with trunk movement and a well-branched crown
• Height of the plant alone: 49 cm
• Nebari: 9 cm
• Pot: rectangular, 32 x 25.5 x h. 11 cm
• Pot material: ivory glazed stoneware
• Total weight: 9.2 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care level: medium

How to care for it

The pomegranate needs direct sun throughout the growing season: the more light it receives, the more abundant its summer flowering will be. From April to September water daily on hot days, making sure the surface of the substrate dries out between waterings; in winter, with the tree bare, watering drops to once every five or six days. It tolerates cold but should be sheltered from prolonged frost.

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

Frequently asked questions

What kind of tree is this, and why is it leafless in the photo?

It is a pomegranate, and the picture was taken during dormancy: the pomegranate drops its leaves in autumn and flushes again in spring. Being a living plant, its appearance may differ from the photo due to growth, pruning, pinching or simply the changing seasons.

Is the plant I receive exactly the one in the photo?

Yes. This is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the very plant that will be shipped, together with its ivory rectangular pot of 32 x 25.5 x h. 11 cm. The only possible differences concern the foliage, for the seasonal and maintenance reasons mentioned above.

How much space and weight should I allow for?

Plant and pot together weigh 9.2 kg and reach about 60 cm in total height, on a base of 32 x 25.5 cm. Provide a stable outdoor shelf, on a south-facing balcony or terrace, where it can receive direct sun for much of the day.

What is included

• Pomegranate bonsai (Punica granatum) in an ivory glazed stoneware rectangular pot 32 x 25.5 x h. 11 cm, the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (the specimen's identity card with species, measurements and characteristics)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during transport