Punica 'Eversweet' Pomegranate

Discover the joy of growing your own fruit with the Punica 'Eversweet' Pomegranate. This deciduous shrub, which remains evergreen in tropical climates, is grown for its stunning ornamental features and delectable fruits. Adorned with glossy green leaves and large, vibrant orange-red flowers from midsummer to early fall, this plant is visually beautiful. The fruits, resembling the size of an orange, ripen from late summer through fall. The 'Eversweet' fruits have the usual red outer skin but are unique for their clear, non-staining interior of virtually seedless juice sacs (arils) that are incredibly sweet, even when immature. Packed with vitamins C and K, antioxidants, and dietary nitrates, these pomegranates are as nutritious as they are delicious.

The Punica 'Eversweet' Pomegranate is a versatile addition to any garden. It can serve as a striking accent or specimen, be trained as an espalier, or even grown as a container plant. In the garden, it grows rapidly, reaching a height of 8 to 12 feet at full maturity. However, it can be pruned to maintain any desired size and shape. When grown in a container, the plant remains smaller but continues to flower and produce full-sized fruits.

This pomegranate plant is incredibly easy to grow, naturally suited to regions with cool winters and long, hot, dry summers. It thrives in a sunny location with organically rich, well-draining soil, but can adapt to a wide range of soil types and withstand drought once established. To ensure optimal growth, apply a nitrogen-based fertilizer in spring and an annual application of compost or well-rotted manure. The tree is self-fertile, requiring no pollen from other varieties to bear fruit, but does require 150 chill hours.

This pomegranate tree will ship at the appropriate planting time based on your growing zone. This pomegranate tree does not ship in December or January. Plant height is 18-36" when shipped.