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Pomegranate Tree - Punica Granatum

The Pomegranate tree is a fruit-producing tree that typically grows between 10 and 20 feet tall. It has a dense, rounded form with multiple spiny branches and glossy, dark green leaves that are narrow and lance-shaped. 

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Pomegranate Trees Are Highly Prized 

As the season progresses, these flowers develop into the fruit. The fruit is roughly the size of a large apple, with a tough, leathery rind . The fruit is filled with hundreds of tiny, jewel-like seeds, each encased in a juicy, tart-sweet covering known as an aril. These arils are the edible part of them, prized for their flavor and high antioxidant content.

Pomegranate Trees Thrive in Warm Climates 

They thrive in warm, dry climates and are well-suited to Mediterranean and desert regions.  Regular watering during the growing season helps produce larger, juicier fruit. They also have relatively low maintenance and are hardy.

They Are Stunning In Landscapes 

They are valued for its ornamental qualities and fruit. Its attractive flowers and unique fruit make it a beautiful addition to gardens and landscapes. At the same time, its resilience and adaptability to various soil types and conditions add to its appeal to home gardeners.

How long does it take for them to produce fruit?

It may take two to three years for them to begin fruiting after it is planted. However, mature or bearing fruits are triggered after 5-7 years, assuming that the plant grows under favorable conditions. 

What are the characteristics of them? 

These plants are small to medium-sized deciduous that rarely grow more than 20ft. They have green and smooth leaves and needle-like branches and produce bright red-orange flowers that ripen to bear round, fleshy-skinned fruits containing seeds. 

Where do they grow best? 

Pomegranate trees grow best in conditions that are warm and dry and typically grow best in zones 7 to 10. They require full sun exposure and love soil with good drainage. 

What is the lifespan of them? 

Under the right conditions, these may live for as long as 50 to 200 years of age. Because they can live for many years and bear fruit for as long as possible, they remain a highly prized crop for growing in the garden or orchard.