Pomegranate Fruits Plants
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Pomegranate
Pomegranate trees (Punica granatum) produce delicious fruit, and if you have the right warm climate, they are easy to maintain and not affected by many pests or diseases. The trees usually take between three to six years to mature enough to bear their signature red, leathery fruit filled with sweet, edible seeds.
The pomegranate can range from a dwarf shrub of 3 feet to a tree of 20 to 30 feet. In most places, they are deciduous, but in warmer climates, they may be evergreen. They are also attractive ornamentally, with glossy leaves and scarlet red, tube-shaped flowers that are attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. The pomegranate is a popular choice for bonsai. The bark is a red-brown color, and branches may have spines.How to Plant Pomegranate Trees
When to Plant
Young trees should be planted in the spring after any danger of late frost has passed.Selecting a Planting Site
Somewhat drought tolerant, a pomegranate tree is perfect for the sunniest and warmest locations in the yard that might scorch other plants. When planting, make sure the soil is loose and not too wet.Spacing, Depth, and Support
The spacing will depend on how you plan to use your pomegranate tree. Some growers use them as a spreading shrub hedge, and they can be spaced around 6 to 9 feet apart. For those being used for fruit production, it is better to space them around 15 feet apart. The hole in the ground should be as deep as the nursery pot or root ball and twice as wide. If you choose, you can plant pomegranate trees so they grow up a supportive trellis or wall.
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Pomegranate Tree Care
Light
Pomegranate shrubs may be grown in part shade but ideally should be placed somewhere with as much sun and warmth as possible. For a good harvest, your tree should get at least six hours of full sun per day.
Soil
The pomegranate needs well-drained soil, though it can thrive in a wide variety of soils from acid loam (preferred) to poor-quality alkaline types.
Water
The pomegranate tree is drought tolerant, though irrigation is needed for proper fruit production. Water deeply every two to four weeks during the dry season when you are establishing new trees.
