DATA ON THE AREAL OF POMEGRANATE (PUNICA GRANATUM L.) IN ALBANIA

Punica granatum L. is a fruit-bearing delicious shrub or small tree, which grows from 0-700 meters height in Mediterranean climate. It is associated often with other shrubs, spreading in wide areas. This study consists in locating the areas where Punica granatum is spread in the territory of Albania. For this purpose GPS coordinates are used to show the exact areas we observed during the expeditions .In Albania, Punica granatum is spread from Hani i Hotit, in the north, to Milot in the center of the state. Pomegranate is easily found in all over the county, but not naturally, in the wild form. During the expeditions several damaged areas of Punica granatum are observed, mainly near the villages. The implementation of traditional and new management practices will be suitable for decreasing the damaged areas.