The pomegranate (/ˈpɒmɨɡraenɨt/), ˈpɒmɨɡrænɨt botanical Name punica, granatum is a-fruit bearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing between 5 and 8 (m 16 and 26) ft. Tall in The Northern, hemisphere the fruit is typically in season From september To, february and in The Southern hemisphere From march To. mayn the Northern Hemisphere, the fruit is typically in season from September to February, and in the Southern Hemisphere from March to May. As intact arils or juice, pomegranates are used in cooking, baking, meal garnishes, juice blends, smoothies, and alcoholic beverages, such as cocktails and wine.