Punica granatum 'Wonderful'
Light: Full sun; at least 6–8 hours daily for good fruit production. Light afternoon shade can reduce sunburn in especially hot, reflected-heat locations.
Water: Drought tolerant once established, but water deeply and consistently during flowering and fruit development for quality fruit. Let the upper few inches of soil dry between irrigations; avoid prolonged drought followed by heavy watering.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay soils, including Phoenix’s alkaline soils. Avoid standing water and poorly drained planting sites.
Mature size: 15–20 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide if unpruned; can be maintained smaller with selective pruning.
Bloom: Primarily spring through early summer, with occasional later flowers; fruit generally ripens October–November in Phoenix.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate irrigation.