Wonderful pomegranate tree care

Pomegranate 'Wonderful' (Punica granatum)

Plant Feed. Apply a complete fertilizer formulated for fruit bearing varieties.
Watering. Water regularly until established.
Soil. Fertile, well-drained soil.
Basic Care Summary. Plant in a reliably sunny spot. Best in fertile, well-drained soil. Keep soil moist, watering freely in dry weather.

How big does a wonderful pomegranate tree get?
What is the best fertilizer for pomegranate tree?
How long does it take for a pomegranate tree to bear fruit?
How fast does a wonderful pomegranate tree grow?
How often do you water a pomegranate tree?
How deep does a pomegranate tree roots go?
Is Epsom salt good for pomegranate tree?
Should you prune pomegranate tree?
How do I make my pomegranate tree sweeter?
Do you need 2 pomegranate trees to produce fruit?
How do you increase the yield of a pomegranate?
Do pomegranate trees need a lot of sun?

How big does a wonderful pomegranate tree get?

The striking, large red fruit found in markets in the fall, Wonderful pomegranate is prized for its delicious flavor and its abundant, large, bright orange-red flowers. A fine ornamental shrub, Wonderful can grow to 8 ft. or more in height, but is easily kept smaller with pruning.

What is the best fertilizer for pomegranate tree?

A pomegranate tree needs adequate nitrogen for best growth, because nitrogen supports growth of foliage and production of flowers that eventually set fruit. You can use ammonium sulfate, a high-nitrogen fertilizer, or a balanced 10-10-10 formula, starting in spring after the tree begins to show new growth.

How long does it take for a pomegranate tree to bear fruit?

The blooming period is relatively long for pomegranates (April–June), but later-blooming flowers may not have time to develop into fully ripe fruit. Fruit ripening takes around six to seven months for most pomegranates, so flowers blooming in April and May should be ready between Halloween and Thanksgiving.

How fast does a wonderful pomegranate tree grow?

This shrub grows at a medium rate, with height increases of 13–24" per year.

How often do you water a pomegranate tree?

Pomegranate Care

The tree will be happiest and most productive with 50 to 60 inches of water every year. Irrigate at least twice a month during the dry season. Keeping soil moist can prevent the fruits from splitting. Overhead watering can also be used when temperatures dip to protect the trees from frost and freeze.

How deep does a pomegranate tree roots go?

The pomegranate root system is shallow, with most of it being less than 60cm (2 feet) deep and very rarely below 90cm (3 feet) - large, mature trees or strong, wide shrubs.

Is Epsom salt good for pomegranate tree?

Pome Fruit Trees

The size, quality and flavor of the fruit may diminish. Epsom salts can be applied to pome fruit trees either directly to the soil in dry form or as a foliar spray. The Epsom Salt Council recommends mixing 1/2 cup Epsom salt with water for every 500 feet of soil you need to cover.

Should you prune pomegranate tree?

The best time for structural pomegranate tree pruning is late winter before the buds break but after risk of frost has passed. You can prune out suckers and other awkward branches as they appear throughout the growing season. If the tree is developed and maintained properly, it should only require light annual pruning.

How do I make my pomegranate tree sweeter?

Originally Answered: How can I make my pomegranate tree bear fruit that is juicier and sweeter? If your fruit is not sweet, you may be overwatering the pomegranate. At about 2 years old you can cut down the watering of the plant to one time a month for one hour. Most issues with sweetness are from overwatering.

Do you need 2 pomegranate trees to produce fruit?

The pomegranate is both self-pollinated and cross-pollinated by insects. This means you only need one pomegranate bush or tree to get fruit. There is very little wind dispersal of pollen so most of the pollination is done by bees. ... The best way to do that is to plant more pollen-heavy flowers in your garden.

How do you increase the yield of a pomegranate?

Adequate potassium fertilization rate is important to achieve high yield and increase fruit size and quality. Usually a 1:1 N:K₂O ratio is recommended. A 1:1.5 N:K₂O ratio is recommended for soils with high pH or for heavy producing orchards.

Do pomegranate trees need a lot of sun?

Pomegranate trees need lots of sunshine every day to thrive, so make sure your tree's container is in full sun. If necessary (though it isn't ideal), they can tolerate partial shade.