Southern Planters 1.0 -Pack Pomegranate Plant in Pot Spring

The Russian Pomegranate tree makes a great choice for southern planters looking for a fruit tree that can withstand the region's heat and humidity. It is also good for northern planters, since it flowers later you don't have to worry about the late freezes hurting the blooms. The fruit ripens in the fall, producing large, round fruit about the size of a grapefruit, that can be eaten fresh or used for juices. The tree is vase shaped and prefers well drained soil. It requires moderate watering and is hardy in Zones 7-10. It requires between 100-200 chill hours. Bears fruit between 2-5 years. A mature tree can produce 90 lbs. to 100 lbs. of fruit under optimal conditions. At maturity, it can reach a height between 10 ft. to 20 ft. and a width between 8 ft. to 15 ft. The plant is shipped in a #1 pot with a minimum height of 12 inches.