Add a burst of color and health to your garden with Pomegranate Trees (Punica granatum). Known for their bright red fruits filled with juicy, jewel-like arils, pomegranates are prized for their sweet-tart flavor and high antioxidant content. These ornamental fruit trees are drought-tolerant, easy to grow, and make a stunning addition to home gardens or patios.
With minimal care, pomegranate trees thrive in warm climates and can also be grown in containers in cooler regions. Perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or use in salads and desserts, they offer both beauty and bounty to gardeners.
Features
- 🌳 Attractive and Productive: Compact tree with glossy leaves and vibrant red flowers.
- 🍎 Nutritious Fruit: Produces sweet, antioxidant-rich red fruits.
- 🌞 Easy to Grow: Tolerates drought and poor soils; great for containers or gardens.
- ❄️ Cold Hardy: Thrives in warm climates but can withstand light frost.
- 🌿 Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies with showy blooms.
- 🍹 Versatile Use: Perfect for fresh eating, juices, salads, or garnishes.
Specifications
- Common Name: Pomegranate
- Scientific Name: Punica granatum
- Plant Type: Deciduous tree or large shrub
- Zones: USDA 7–11
- Mature Height: 6–20 ft (depending on variety)
- Spread: 6–15 ft
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Light Requirement: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained loam or sandy soil
- Soil pH: 5.5–7.2
- Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Temperature Range: 40°F to 100°F (4°C to 38°C)
- Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
- Fruit Season: Late summer to fall
- Fruit Color: Red
- Germination Time: 30–60 days
- Pollination: Self-pollinating (improved yield with cross-pollination)
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Uses: Fresh eating, juicing, culinary dishes, ornamental use
Planting Guide
- Seed Prep: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
- Sow Indoors or Outdoors: Plant ¼ inch deep in moist, well-drained soil.
- Light: Provide full sunlight or a bright growing location.
- Temperature: Maintain 70–85°F (21–29°C) for best germination.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after the last frost.
- Spacing: 10–15 ft apart for full-sized trees; 6–8 ft for hedges.
- Watering: Keep soil moist during the first year; reduce watering later.
- Fertilization: Use balanced organic fertilizer once growth begins in spring.
Care Tips
- Prune annually to maintain shape and promote airflow.
- Mulch around the base to retain moisture and prevent weeds.
- Protect from frost in colder regions or grow in pots for easy overwintering.
- Harvest when fruits are deep red and sound hollow when tapped.