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- Scientific name: Punica granatum
- Name originates from the Latin pomum and granatus meaning "seeded apple"
- Origin: Persia
- Is mentioned in the Bible, Qu'ran, Torah, and Greek Mythology
- Some species can grow as high as 30 feet tall
- Introduced to North and South America in 1769 by the Spaniards
- A dwarf variety is used as a Bonsai tree
- Pomegranate juice can be used as a natural dye for clothing
- The official logo of several cities in Turkey
- Starbucks created a pomegranate frappuccino in 2006
- Called a "wild apple" in Ireland
- Called the "poor man's cranberry" in South Africa
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The pomegranate tree, native to the Middle East, is a fruit producing, small tree or shrub. The flowers on the pomegranate tree are bright red with 3 or 4 leaves and the fruit is a berry containing hundreds of sweet edible seeds encased in a thick reddish skin.
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The pomegranate tree, native to the Middle East, is a fruit producing, small tree or shrub. The flowers on the pomegranate tree are bright red with 3 or 4 leaves and the fruit is a berry containing hundreds of sweet edible seeds encased in a thick reddish skin.
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Pomegranate Tree Questions
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Are bonsai tree fruits edible? 3 AnswersYes, they are. They're just small. Here's the first part of a very informative article I found: While most people have heard of bonsai trees, there is still a... read more -
Does the color of a pomegranate's skin give any indication of the quality of the fruit inside? 2 AnswersDark red purplish color is best, free from hollows, bruises and heat marks. Density of weight. Brightness of color. These guidelines should help you. If really... read more -
Papaya tree in Mayan civilization? 1 AnswerI do not see any evidence that this is true. The only sites mentioning the idea are suspicious sites selling papaya products. Unless someone else finds somethi... read more -
Whose insurance co is responsible if a tree falls on a fence during a storm? 7 AnswersThe owner of the tree has personal liability coverage on their homeowners policy. Fence owners - homeowners coverage may have property damage coverage. The own... read more
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Fast Facts
- Scientific name: Punica granatum
- Name originates from the Latin pomum and granatus meaning "seeded apple"
- Origin: Persia
- Is mentioned in the Bible, Qu'ran, Torah, and Greek Mythology
- Some species can grow as high as 30 feet tall
- Introduced to North and South America in 1769 by the Spaniards
- A dwarf variety is used as a Bonsai tree
- Pomegranate juice can be used as a natural dye for clothing
- The official logo of several cities in Turkey
- Starbucks created a pomegranate frappuccino in 2006
- Called a "wild apple" in Ireland
- Called the "poor man's cranberry" in South Africa
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Pomegranate Tree Gardening Tips
- Mahalo's Guide to Gardening
- Urban Harvest: Gardening Advice: Pomegranates
- Texas Citrus and Subtropical Fruits: Home Fruit Production: Pomegranates
Pomegranate Fruit Myth & History
- Pom Wonderful: History & Legend
- About.com: Pomegranates and the Jewish New Year
- Paghat: The Pomegranate of Ancient Myth
- BBC: "The Pomegranate: Jewel of Winter" (2006)
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found seed. Ran over it with computer chair. Drying seeds to grow my own pomegranate tree! Excellent plan.
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dropped a pomegranate seed in my carpet. Either 1) someone will step on it an make a red squish, or 2) a tree will grow!
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Vou cancelar a conta Facebook da minha irma. Ela acaba de ver uma arvore e dizer:"Olha uma Pomegranate Tree ali mana!" #vicio #farmville
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@HoustonGrows is this a good time of year to put in a pomegranate tree ?
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Oh how I would love to have a Persimmon tree (I settled for pomegranate) RT @erinekshaw: Persimmons: http://bit.ly/5KrQk3y
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