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Sweet Pomegranate

Punica granatum x ‘Sweet’

Sweet pomegranate is a sweet pomegranate variety that is sweet and more more widely adapted than Wonderful. A small, glossy-leafed, ornamental tree with showy orange-red blossoms in late spring. It is very suitable to espalier and container growing. Harvest late summer. Un-split ripe fruit stores in cool, dry place for two months or more. Very low chilling requirement.
 
Sweet Details  
Flavor Very Sweet
Chill Hours 100 below 45° F
Skin Color When Ripe Red
Fruit Use Fresh, Juice
Self-Fruitful Yes
Fruit Season September – October
Light Needs Full Sun
Water Needs Regular Water
USDA Zone 7 – 10