Sweet Pomegranate

Sweet Pomegranate

5 Gallon
$99.00
Sale price  $99.00 Regular price  $99.00
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Sweet Pomegranate

Pomegranate 'Sweet'

A sweet, soft-seeded pomegranate with ornamental flowers and coastal climate adaptability.

$99.00
Sale price  $99.00 Regular price  $99.00
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Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

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The Sweet Pomegranate is a treasure of the edible landscape, celebrated for producing bountiful harvests of exceptionally sweet, soft-seeded fruit. Unlike traditional varieties with hard, bitter seeds and tart juice, this cultivar offers a gentle, honeyed flavor that ripens reliably even in cooler coastal climates. Its glossy, dark green foliage and showy orange-red trumpet flowers provide outstanding ornamental value from spring through fall. Self-fruitful and adaptable, this manageable small tree or large shrub rewards gardeners with beauty, bounty, and effortless grace.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Foliage & Flowers: Lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves; showy, trumpet-shaped orange-red flowers with yellow stamens in spring; self-pollinating
  • Mature Height: 8-10 ft
  • Mature Spread: 4-6 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Hardiness Zones: USDA 7-10 ; Sunset 5-24, H1, H2
  • Light Requirement: Full sun
  • Key Benefits: Exceptionally sweet fruit, soft edible seeds, ornamental flowers, drought tolerant, coastal adapted
  • Best Uses: Small gardens, coastal landscapes, edible borders, patio containers, espalier, foundation plantings
FAQs

Q: How is 'Sweet' different from 'Wonderful'?
A: Unlike the tart, hard-seeded 'Wonderful' (California's standard commercial variety), 'Sweet' produces fruit with significantly lower acidity, soft edible seeds, and pale pink arils rather than deep red. It also ripens reliably in cooler coastal climates where 'Wonderful' often remains too tart. Its mature size is also notably smaller .

Q: Is it truly frost sensitive? How cold hardy is it?
A: While pomegranates are generally hardy to USDA zone 7, 'Sweet' is best protected in zones 8-10 for reliable fruiting. It is more frost sensitive than cold-hardy varieties like 'Salavatski' or 'Russian' types. In zones below 8, plant against a south-facing wall, provide winter mulch, or grow in a container for winter protection. Even if top-killed by hard freeze, it resprouts vigorously from the base .

Q: How do I prune it for best fruit production?
A: Prune in late winter during dormancy. Pomegranates flower on new wood, so annual pruning encourages productive growth. Remove dead or crossing branches, thin crowded interior stems, and eliminate basal suckers unless a multi-stemmed shrub form is desired. To train as a tree, select 3-5 main trunks and remove lower growth. Container specimens benefit from occasional root pruning when repotting .

Q: Can it be grown in a container?
A: Absolutely. Its modest mature size and adaptability make 'Sweet' one of the best pomegranates for containers. Use a 15-20 gallon pot with excellent drainage, high-quality potting mix, and full sun placement. Container plants require more frequent watering and light annual fertilization but can be moved to sheltered locations in marginal climates 

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We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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