Characteristics of pomegranate tree

Pomegranate is a deciduous shrub or small tree, and it is also an evergreen tree in tropical areas. The crown is clustered and naturally round. The roots are yellow-brown. It grows vigorously and the rhizosphere is easy to take root and tiller. The height of the tree can reach 5-7m, generally 3-4m, while the dwarf pomegranate is only about 1m or shorter. The trunk is grayish brown with tumor-like protrusions on it.

The crown has many branches, and the twigs are angular and mostly square. Branchlets are flexible and not easy to break. Primary branches are staggered, opposite on strong branchlets, with small spines. The length of thorns is related to the variety and growth. Lush trees have many thorns, but old trees have few thorns. The colors of flower buds change with the seasons, including purple, green and orange.

The leaves are opposite or clustered, long-lanceolate to oblong, or elliptic-lanceolate, 2-8 cm long and 1-2 cm wide, sharp, with shiny surface and convex midvein on the back.

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Living habits

Light and temperature are important conditions that affect the formation of flower buds. Sufficient sunshine is needed in the growing period. The more sunshine, the brighter the flowers will be. Leeward, sunny and dry environment is conducive to the formation and flowering of flower buds.

When the light is insufficient, only the long leaves will not bloom, which will affect the ornamental effect. The suitable growth temperature is 15-20℃, and the winter temperature should be lower than-18℃, otherwise it will be frozen.

Pomegranate tree has beautiful posture, beautiful branches and leaves, green leaves in early spring and graceful; Summer is full of flowers and bright colors; Fruits are hung in autumn, or planted individually or in strings in the corners of courtyards and gardens, opposite to the source of doorways, close to paths, streams, slopes and buildings.