Pomegranate plant profile
Punica granatum
A perennial fruit for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Pomegranate
Clemson Extension prunes pomegranate before new spring growth begins and takes hardwood cuttings in winter. It gives no explicit planting date; set out dormant stock in late winter to early spring before growth resumes.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Pomegranate in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 5.5 to 7
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 96 to 144 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 8a to 10bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: caterpillars, whiteflies, mealybugs, scale, leaf and fruit spot, poor fruit set in humid climates.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Punica granatum (Pomegranate)
NC State Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.
- Pomegranate (Punica granatum): How to Grow, Care for, and Enjoy in South Carolina
Clemson Cooperative Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.