What is the dwarf pomegranate?
The dwarf apple is a small cousin for larger pomegranate trees called Punica granatum , which are known all over the world for juicy seeds that explode in the mouth with a sweet and cake taste. Called Punica granatum var. Nana , these pygmy trees grow fruit about half the size of ordinary pomegranates that can be eaten - although they are more acidic than sweeter. However, these trees are mostly valued by landscape and bonsai enthusiasts for their sought -after miniature form.
The full -size pomegranate can grow as high as 30 feet (about 10 m) and form fruit up to 5 inches (about 12.5 cm). The fruit that comes from Iran has a turbulent history of use in literature, religion, culinary traditions and homeopathic means in the Middle East and Mediterranean. Over the centuries, several cultivars have been developed, beautiful diversity from Florida, Kábul in Afghanistan and Spanish Ruby in California.
dwarfThe ladies pomegranate is one of the more valuable cultivars for Bonsai. Its larger specimens could grow to 8 feet (about 2.5 m) and its fruit can have a diameter of 2.5 inches (about 6.4 cm), but can be overcome much smaller than the one with proper pruning and small knowledge of bonsai. Although some are maintained as landscaping in normal soil, many of which are held in pots. Both environments are suitable for this perennial plant, which is best done when it is maintained.
This plant can be cultivated from seeds and cross -pollinated to bring fruit or can be spread by planting pruned branches. Sunlight and water should be abundant for dwarf pomegranates, but the soil may not be ideal because it is known that the plant grows well on rock and fallen branches. Like most other types of pomegranate apple soil -underneath, which will not drop deep below 20 ° F (ASI -3.9 ° C). In North America, it is embodied by the US Department of Agriculture of Nine and 10 Resistance, including parts of Texas, California and Florida.
In addition to bonsai and off -road potential, the tanger seeds of the dwarf apple can be thrown into fruit salads or eat one by one, by themselves. In Ayurvedic medicine and other herbal traditions, many cultivars of pomegranate have been used for several millennia to avert digestion disorders, skin conditions, strengthen the heart and reduce blood pressure. It can also be used to fit the skin.