Grenada Pomegranate

Certified Organic available when selected from above Grenada pomegranate is a bud sport of Wonderful pomegranate.  A bit darker in color, less tart in flavor, and ripens about a month earlier than most pomegranates.  Can be shaped to a bush or tree form. Tolerates a wide range of soils. Requires 150-200 chill hours. Self-fruitful. Shipped as a 1 year tree, approximately 1-2 feet in height. Considerations for Grenada Pomegranate USDA Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Uses: Fresh Eating, Cooking / Sauces, Canning / Preserves Harvest Period: Late Low Chill: Yes Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile Storage: 3 Months or More Disease Resistance: Good Years to Bear: 1-3 years Recommended Spacing: 8-12 ft. Mature Size: 7-12 ft. Water Requirements: 3-8 gallons per week May through Sept. Shape when Shipped: Small bush Size supplied when shipped: Our pomegranates  range in height from 1 ft. to 3 ft.. [TABS] Size of tree Our pomegranate trees range in height from 1 to 3 ft. in our field. The trees diameter (caliper) is often small less 1/4;  *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock.  Pruning tip Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more... Shipping information Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees, vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits. [/TABS]