Bonsai: profile pomegranate
Quick answer
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is one of the finest flowering bonsai species, producing striking orange-red flowers followed by decorative fruit. Its shallow root system adapts well to bonsai containers, and its gnarled trunk with naturally shedding bark creates aged appearance rapidly.
Start here:
- 1. Position in full sun for maximum flowering and fruit production
- 2. Water when top inch of soil dries; reduce in winter dormancy
profile pomegranate for Bonsai
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is one of the finest flowering bonsai species, producing striking orange-red flowers followed by decorative fruit. Its shallow root system adapts well to bonsai containers, and its gnarled trunk with naturally shedding bark creates aged appearance rapidly.
How to handle profile pomegranate on Bonsai
- 1
Position in full sun for maximum flowering and fruit production
- 2
Water when top inch of soil dries; reduce in winter dormancy
- 3
Fertilize with phosphorus-rich formula to encourage flowering
- 4
Prune after flowering to maintain shape; fruit may develop on unpruned stems
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Protect from frost when temperatures approach 41°F
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Styles: Informal upright, Semi-cascade, Multi-trunk, Slanting, Deadwood, Twisted trunk
Ongoing Bonsai notes
Keep outdoors in full sun year-round except when temperatures drop below 41°F (5°C). Bring to bright indoor position during cold periods. Requires winter dormancy for flowering.