Full Shade
Easy care
Moderate watering
Tender
8a-11b
USDA zone
-12°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
8m | Max | 3m |
5m | Min | 2m |
3 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Wild Pomegranate Overview
Beautiful evergreen shrub to small tree with bright orange to red flowers in clusters. The flowers are rich in nectar and attrack birds and insects to the garden. It is part of the coffee tree family, Rubiaceae. The glossy green leaves with grey underneath makes a neat addition to smaller gardens. It grows naturally in sandy areas in forests, but thrive in gardens in full sun too. It was named after W.J. Burcell an explorer visiting South Africa in the 1800's ZA Distribution: Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Western Cape.
Common problems with Wild Pomegranate
Problem free
Wild Pomegranate Companion Plants
Plant with other plants that require similar water and sun needs, like the tree fuchsia.
How to harvest Wild Pomegranate
Pick seeds as soon as mature and sow fresh.
How to propagate Wild Pomegranate
Seed
Grows easily from fresh seed collected in Spring after flowering. Sow in well-draining medium. It should germinate in 4-6weeks.
Cuttings
Easily propagated from cuttings too; keep moist until rooted.
Special features of Wild Pomegranate
Attracts birds
Nectar-loving birds visit when in flower!
Attracts useful insects
Bees are butterflies are attracted tot he flowers.
Pot plant
Use a big pot that drains well.
Hedge plant
Make a thick green covering to form informal hedge.
Other uses of Wild Pomegranate
Ornamental
This is a neat and attractive ornamental subject for most gardens. With the flowers containing sweet nectar, it is also good for attracting birds to the garden. When the tree is in full bloom, it bears a superficial resemblance to the true pomegranate, hence the common name, wild pomegranate.
