Pomegranate Granatum has spherical yellow/red fruit containing a pink, juicy pulp around the many seeds, with glossy leaves and bright scarlet red flowers.
A deciduous tree, ideal for pots or containers, eventually reaching 3m in height.
Pomegranate thrives in hot dry summers but requires moisture during the fruiting stage from late summer to late autumn. Frost tolerant as it is deciduous. Provide a warm sheltered site to enhance fruit quality.
Pomegranate Granatum will tolerate most soil conditions providing it is well drained.
Flowering over a long period from late spring through summer and self-fertile.
Harvest in late autumn to winter. This stunning ornamental plant originating from the Middle East and Asia and has had a long association with humans. For more than 2000 years.
Young trees need regular watering and general fertiliser. Once established they need little or no extra nutrients but will appreciate, a good mulch around the roots.
Lightly prune after fruiting, to a desired shape, this will encourage new growth. Pomegranate Granatum fruits on new season wood.