Haku-Botan pomegranate
Punica granatum 'Haku-Botan'
USDA zones7 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Size4 to 6 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Garden uses
Notes
'Haku-Botan' pomegranate (Punica granatum 'Haku-Botan') is a fruit for the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun. It is a Japanese pomegranate with double white flowers and large, flavorful, low acid fruit with creamy white skin. It is self fertile and leafs out in late spring. Pomegranates need lots of sun and heat to bloom and fruit.