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Pomegranate Care Guide Semi-deciduous, small roundish tree growing to 15'. Dwarf varieties from 3' to 8'. Practically evergreen in sub-tropical climates. If untrained to a tree form it will send up shoots and take on a bush-like form. Under suitable conditions it is a vigorous grower. Although adult trees can stand considerable drought, newly set plants should have adequate moisture. Tops of plants can be winter injured by temperatures 12*F and below. Plants will re-establish themselves the following growing season. Usually plants flower in zone 7 but will mature their fruit in zone 8. Plants will fruit in pots especially the dwarf varieties. I have seen beautiful specimens at the National Arboretum in Washington, DC. These are grown outside in summer and over-wintered in the greenhouse. Flowers are very pretty, usually showy and red. Male and female flowers are on the same plant. The male flowers are smaller and will fade and fall off after blooming. The female flowers become fruit. Fruits ripen 5 - 7 months after flowering. Trees are productive for at least 30 years. Experienced growers slightly press the fruit and if it gives a sound of grains cracking inside they know that it is ready for picking. Pomegranates will keep for some months after harvesting, especially if stored in a cool dry place. Although the rind shrinks and looses its lustrous color, the flavor does improve by long keeping and the seed becomes more edible and tender. Space trees about 15'; 7' apart for bush hedge. Mohammed gave pomegranates spiritual properties when he said "Eat the pomegranate, for it purges the system of envy and hatred".
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