:) Beth Steele | WBG, I was very pleased with the pomegranate bush we received. GARDENER'S PATH IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ASK THE EXPERTS LLC. Flowers and fruit are typically set at a young age. Also know that under the Planting & Care Advice tab on every plant page in our website you will find links to helpful and detailed plant-specific articles provided by our experts. To ensure you'll be planting and growing the plants you purchase from us like the pros, under the PLANTING and CARE tabs on every plant page in Wilson Bros Gardens you'll find detailed descriptions and planting and care instructions provided by our horticultural experts. ------------------------WBG Reply: Hi Stephanie- Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Russian 26 Pomegranate tree and we hope you enjoy it for years to come. We're at your service! Let us know if there's ever anything else we can help you with. They also tolerate dipping temperatures down to about 10 degrees but should be planted in an area of protection from direct winter winds. Zones: 7-10. Thanks for the great review! Its also a perfect choice for container growing as it wont need as much pruning for size, compared to some of the larger options. References to the pomegranate in the Bible range from applique on priestly clothing, a shade tree, nutrition and the spiritually pure and wise. - Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens, Arrived very healthy and good size. The fruit is great for fresh eating and juicing. Let us know if there's ever anything else we can help you with. If you had planted it in your garden last year the tree would still be dormant now. We are excited to plant our new addition. Its coloring is also different more pink . Healthy specimens will produce an abundance of red-orange blooms in spring and summer, with fruits following that are typically ready to harvest between August and October. 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A mature tree can produce up to 90 to 100 pounds of fruit under good conditions. Zone 9 and maybe Utah Sweet into Zone 8B. Plant Long & Prosper! ---------- WBG Reply: Hi Bill - Thanks for taking the time to provide your review. The fruit is edible, but the flower is not . I have bought plants from other well known established companies and the plants didn't even come close to how beautiful and green this plant was. Like most shrubs, they benefit from a 2- to 3-inch layer of organic mulch. This cultivar can reach heights of 12 to 15 feet at maturity, with about the same spread, but can easily be pruned to a smaller size. I was a little concerned because didn't get any notification for a couple of days, but the customer service at Wilson Bros was very attentive and professional - everything followed as they said it will and the plant arrived on time. I also need to be sure to give some praise to the customer service team. Thank you Wilson Brothers for your honesty and quick service.-------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation and education organization. Starting at $16.95 Pomegranate Trees The pomegranate is mostly grown for the fruit crop. The pomegranate trees will grow well in alkaline soils that would kill most plants. In spring and summer, the deep orange blossoms mature into medium to large fruits that can range from yellow-orange to light red. ;)----------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Pomegranates need plenty of sun to thrive and produce fruit. The pomegranate needs well-drained soil, though it is able to thrive in a wide variety of soils from acid loam (preferred) to poor quality alkaline types. The plants only reach eight to 12 feet at maturity, with an eight- to 10-foot spread, so they are easily maintained for compactness and fit into smaller spaces neatly. April Tryst Camellia . Thanks for the kind words and great review! 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We can assure you that what you experienced with the other nursery will NEVER EVER happen with Wilson Bros Gardens. Best online nursery I've found. Its tubular blooms begin to appear in late May and early June, providing nice spring color, while the fruit ripens from September to October. :) Beth Steele | WBG, I have been and still am extremely satisfied with your service. Excellent service! How To Fertilize & Water A Pomegranate Bush Or Tree, How To Make A Pomegranate Tree To Produce More Fruit, Zone 6b|Zone 7a|Zone 7b|Zone 8a|Zone 8b|Zone 9a|Zone 9b|Zone 10a|Zone 10b|Zone 11, Moist But Well-Drained|Dry (when established), Fertilizing & Watering A Pomegranate Bush or Tree, Apache Thornless Blackberry - 1 Gallon Pot, Chicago Cold Hardy Fig Tree - 1 Gallon Pot, Texas Everbearing Fig Tree - 1 Gallon Pot. Good job Wilson Bros Gardens!!! - Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens, Beautiful tree, shipped with care and even came with instructions on contacting them should the tree be damaged. The Pomegranate is a long-growing tree, with some specimens in Europe surviving for 200 years. Pomegranate trees are more cold tolerant than citrus trees, but the levels vary depending on the cultivar. Already has new growth! You'll know the fruits are ready to be picked when the color has developed, they have a matte rather than glossy sheen, they change from a round to a more hexagonal shape, and they make a metallic sound when tapped. Texas Pink is an attractive tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. COLD HARDY ZONE 6-10 / -5 F degrees. A little more expensive than some, but you get what you pay for. A million members, donors, and partners support our programs to make our world greener and healthier. Zone 5a has a low temperature of -20 to -15 Fahrenheit and -26.2 to -28.8 Celsius, spanning from central regions in the Midwest and lower regions of the northeast US, southern coastal areas of Alaska, coastal regions of western Canada, central interior regions of Europe, central and northern interior regions of China, southern interior regions of South America, and coastal regions of northern and interior regions of southern Japan. In spring, your Russian 26 Pomegranate will produce lots of fluorescent orange single flowers that really light up the garden. Founded in 1989 by master nurserymen and twin brothers Brooks and Brent Wilson, Wilson Bros Gardens brings you awesome every day! Zone 10b has a low temperature of 35 to 40 Fahrenheit and 4.4 to 1.7 Celsius, covers areas of south Florida (Miami), southern most coastal regions of Europe (Portugal, Spain, and Italy), southernmost regions of China, northern regions of Australia, central regions of South and Central America, and interior and coastal regions of Africa. That said, below is the approximate age of pomegranate growing in various size nursery pots. They are cold hardy through Zone 7. In USDA Zone 7, the bush will generally survive the winter, but damage may occur when ground temperatures drop below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Just remember to remove all but a 2-inch thickness of the the mulch in early spring. I was so relieved that they were green and already had fruit. A Taste Test Favorite. They produce a lot of bright orange flowers over a long period of time. --------------------------- WBG Reply: Hi Frank - Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Russian 26 Pomegranate tree and for the compliments. Plant pomegranates in a hole as deep as the nursery pot and twice as wide. Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Pomegranate trees. Rinse the arils under cold water and remove the red pulp, leaving out the seed. Pomegranate trees are pretty resistant to disease and even pests, which makes them a more low-maintenance option for gardens. For now, feel free to continue reading. I would happily recommend this company to others. Wonderful can grow to an average of 10 to 15 feet in height, with a six- to 10-foot spread. Potted plants that can be moved to a protected area if lower temperatures are expected can be grown as far north as Zone 4. I will recommend them to anyone and will by again from them. Fantastic tree! Weve reached the end of our list of recommended cultivars with Wonderful, the type most commonly sold in grocery stores. We're at your service! Otherwise, not much fertilizer is usually needed in subsequent years. However, when they dip this low, it would be prudent to grow them in containers so they can be moved into a garage or other sheltered location to minimize the chance of frost damage occurring. Willis Orchard Company has the Angel Red, Grenada, Sweet, Utah Sweet, White, and Wonderful. Thank you. Pomegranate fruit is loaded with Vitamin C and Potassium. Which variety are you growing? Plant long & prosper! Good sized healthy plant well rooted. Thank you so much.------------------------------------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! You can start enjoying pears from summer with the prolific and charming Summer Crisp Pear. The pomegranate has a long storage life. The botanical name for the pomegranate is Punica Granatum and is a fruit producing deciduous small tree or shrub that can grow between 15 to 30 feet. Hope it can bear the cold winter.-------------------------WBG Reply: Hi Henry, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Russian 26 Cold Hardy Pomegranate. Your Plant Hardiness Zone determines what plants will most likely grow and thrive at your location. We see maybe 1 damage per 1,000 orders. Toms Red plants in #1 containers are available from Nature Hills Nursery. And for even more information on growing and maintaining pomegranate trees, have a read of these guides next: Ask the Experts, LLC. It is said that the circular calyx at the end of the pomegranate fruit looks like a little crown and that Solomon used this as a model to fashion the crown that he wore. They arrived in perfect condition -- well packaged in a large sturdy box supported by cardboard. Pomegranate is a shrub or multi stemmed tree that usually grows between 10 and 12 ft. (3 - 3.6 m) high Pomegranate ( Punica granatum) is a deciduous shrub in the flowering plant family Lythraceae. Kelly Spicer became a single parent at a young age, and learned very quickly how scary food insecurity can be. Its a prolific producer, which has made it the top choice of commercial growers in the United States for many years. The pomegranate is a round shaped shrub or small tree that can grow to 20 or 30 feet, but most often it tops out at 12-15 feet in height. Russian Pomegranates originate in the southwestern and south central areas of Russia as well as former Soviet Republic states such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgzstan, & Tajikistan. Spring will be here before you know it, we hope it does well and you enjoy it for years to come! Plant arrived in great condition and hasn't looked back. Shipping Info ; Description. Sun Requirements Pomegranate trees need a location with full sunlight. Here in NM, pomegranate does very well throughout the middle and lower Rio Grande Valley, with no protection, and no obvious dieback. ive just potted one of these up, it had been growing in a flowerpot in an allottment for a number of years. As a result, she began self-teaching to learn how to grow food, which led to a passion for providing for others in need. In fact, over-fertilization can result in a poor harvest. Uncredited photos: Shutterstock. ft. home is a 4 bed, 3.0 bath property. It is our goal to blow you away with a great selection of the most exciting new and old-favorite plants and trees, and with all the information you need to grow them like the pros! See our TOS for more details. Thanks for the kind words and great review! I followed the instructions on the package and now my tree is growing and healthy. Came with directions on how to adjust the plant, and how/when to plant it. Your total satisfaction is important to us. The flowers are followed by large, bright orange-red fruit that are filled with delectable, nutrient-packed, dark red seeds that are amazingly sweet and said to be the sweetest of any Pomegranate! We will contact you as soon as this product is available. With a little cover, they can potentially grow down to zone 5. The owner stated that the lowest temp had been -8f. :) We use the highest level and quality of packaging methods. Live long and grow more! Find out for yourself the satisfying flavor and taste of the fantastic pomegranate fruit. We spent a good bit of time working on our packaging method to protect plants during transit. Good to hear you found the instructions we gave to another reviewer helpful. Gently remove the tree from its container and place it in the hole. A potted plant on the porch, one planted near the mailbox maybe you can train a few to create a hedge you never knew you needed? While Wonderful can be grown in a container, its best suited for growing in an open space where youre not fighting to keep it pruned and shaped unless youre up for that and want to keep it small. Even in Zone 9, I have seen whole commercial crops lost with an untimely spring frost and some plants killed by it. Far north states (growing zones 3 through 5) can plant their Poms in pots to bring indoors for the winter. Thank you!!! The tree is located against a wall so I'm sure that helps protect it somewhat in the winter. Beth | WBG :). Zone 3a has a low temperature of -40 to -35 Fahrenheit and -37.3 to -39.9 Celsius, spanning from northernmost regions of Minnesota (International Falls), interior and northern coastal areas of Alaska (St. Michael), southern regions of Canada, northern regions of Europe, northern regions of China, and central regions of northern Japan. Excess water and soggy conditions can lead to a poor harvest. During the first couple years growing the Russian 26 Pomegranate there in OH, which is USDA Zone 6a, it's probably a good idea to mulch a little heavier and, if temps are forecast to drop way below normal maybe wrap some sheets around the plants for insulation. The pomegranates begin to ripen in late October, but can continue to ripen through December in areas that do not experience winter lows below 60F. It is a good idea to thin out the fruits growing on the branches. The fruits have a red, leathery rind, and the sweet, edible seeds are full of antioxidants and have many health benefits. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. The pomegranate trees can survive temperatures as low as 5 degrees in zones 6-9. The fruits have a red, leathery rind, and the sweet, edible seeds are full of antioxidants and have many health benefits. Yields large fruit with edible arils -- the jewel-like "berries" found inside the fruit that contain the seeds -- that ripen September to October and can be stored for long periods of time (best if at 3241 F). Depending on variety most pomegranate skins will be red, some orange and some white. Perhaps youre suddenly considering where you might be able to fit a couple more plants. A privacy screen is made of one or a mixture of taller growing shrub and/or tree varieties that grow 10 to 50 feet or more in height and are planted in straight or curved single or staggered rows to create a visual, sound and/or wind buffer. Can be maintained as a smaller tree or larger shrub and is often multi-trunked or low-branching. Good drainage is crucial for pomegranate trees, but they tolerate almost any soil, even poor or alkaline ones. A little smallish for a 3 gallon size but it's winter so no leaves yet. Space pomegranate trees in nitrogen-rich soil 12 to 14 feet apart in their beds, and allow 14 to 17 feet . --------- WBG Reply: Hi HJ - We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to provide your review and are glad to hear you were pleased with the Russian 26 Pomegranates and everything else. Disclosure, New Video: Watch How My Seedlings Are Doing. For a specimen allow 10 feet and for a screen plant 6 feet apart. The shipping was fast and the tree was expertly packed so it wouldn't be hurt in the shipping. Self-pollinating. They are also used as ornamental shrubs or trees in parks and gardens. Thank you so much!------------------------WBG Reply: Hi Walter, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Russian 26 Pomegranate we are so glad you are pleased with your purchase and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! One with fig bushes and one with pomegranate bushes. 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