Description
Showy all year long. Visual highlights include orange-red blossoms in late spring and golden-yellow foliage in fall. Vibrant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Glossy green leaves are long and slender. Large red fruit has compartments full of soft seeds. Sweet and tangy flesh is ideal for juicing, but can also be eaten fresh. A natural source of Vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber. If winter causes dieback, new growth from the roots remains true to variety. Needs winter protection in zone 7 and lower. Grows well in containers! Introduced to California in 1896. Ripens in September. Self-pollinating.
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Characteristics
Bloom Color | Orange, Red |
Fruit Color | Red |
Fruit Size | Large |
Hardiness Zone Range | 2 - 10, Outdoor Planting: 7 - 10 |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | September To October |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 7.0 |
Taste | Sweet, Tangy |
Texture | Soft, Juicy |
Years to Bear | 2 - 3 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow pomegranate trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Questions & Answers
Here is a very good article about protecting/winterizing your fruit trees, no matter which zone you're in: //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/winter-protection-fruit-trees
Pruning will probably be your best bet maintaining the overall height. If you are also growing the pomegranate in a large container, this may help keep the mature height smaller than it would be if planted in the ground.
You can start with a 10" container, and when the roots begin to reach the edge of the pot, it's time to "pot up". You can keep potting up in 4" increments until you reach a container size of 20' or 24", depending upon how large you want the tree to get, then air-prune the roots every few years to keep the tree that size without becoming rootbound and also to re-invigorate it.
This tree is naturally very close to a dwarf size, 10 - 15' tall. You can easily prune it to keep it smaller than that.
Please plant your tree in the ground as soon as you can. The pot in which it was shipped is not meant to be a permanent home. By planting now, you'll give the roots a chance to become established, then you can mulch with 3-4 inches of straw or bark, protect it from any north wind, and the tree will be fine.
Depending on wattage and quality of LED will have a large effect on tree health.
Do you have a sunny window? That should be enough light for your use.
Pomegranate are deciduous trees, I wouldn’t expect too many leaves till around February if indoors and depending on your location, day length etc..
Keep watered but don’t over water. Ensure proper drainage in pot and do not fertilize until spring. Super Thrive is a good product to keep stress down, and top mulch the potting soil once a week as needed.
Size of the pot and pot preparation are the most important step. Make sure that is large enough for your plant to grow in for a few years limits the amount of replanting. The pot requires drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. You must drill 1/2 inch holes in the bottom of the pot. If you skip this step excess water will not drain properly and kill your plants. In addition you need 2 to 4 inches of rocks in the bottom of the pot also for drainage. Lastly use a good quality potting soil. All dirt is not the same. If you do these things growing in a pott is actually easy.
I have this growing in my yard. I did not try to espalier it, but I can tell you that the branches are soft and flexible, and for about two years it wants to grow as a shrub, so I have had to "train it" up with a post and trim it to act like a tree.
We're presuming it's in a container. You can wrap it in an old blanket and keep it in an unheated garage or shed, no need to bring it indoors. It needs to go dormant to complete the fruiting cycle.
Any good quality potting soil will be fine. Please don't use "garden soil" or soil from the ground; it will be too heavy. Pomegranates like a little bit of acidity, so you may want to adjust the pH of the soil downward until it's in the 6.0 range.
Older variety that will hopefully survive in my region
daughter wanted it
They are fun to eat for the kids!😊
flowers and fruit