Punica Granatum

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These are the buds and flowers on the ornamental pomegranate tree growing in my front yard. I love the delicate and variegated color of the petals. These trees do not make edible fruit, but are pretty and create some shade. They are carefree and drought resistant, and don’t mind the southern Italian heat. Which, by the way, has arrived with a vengeance!


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