Wonderful Pomegranate is a glossy, greenish-red to reddish orange fruit the size of a large orange. Rich crimson heart with delicious, tangy flavor. Has up to three sets of showy, orange-red blossoms per year. Originates out of Porterville, California in 1898. Shipped as a 1 year tree, approximately 1-2 feet in height.

Considerations for Wonderful Pomegranate

USDA Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Uses: Fresh Eating, Cooking / Sauces, Canning / Preserves

Harvest Period: Late

Low Chill: Yes

Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile

Storage: 3 Months or More

Disease Resistance: Good

Years to Bear: 1-3 years

Recommended Spacing: 8-12 ft.

Mature Size: 7-12 ft.

Water Requirements: 3-8 gallons per week May through Sept.

Shape when Shipped: Small bush

Size supplied when shipped: Our pomegranates  range in height from 1 ft. to 3 ft..

*As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock.

Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...

Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.