{"product_id":"pomegranate","title":"Pomegranate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos are for illustration purposes only. Plant size and appearance may vary. We carry a range of sizes from starter plants up to 5-gallon containers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pomegranate is one of the oldest and most revered fruit trees in human history — cultivated for over 4,000 years across the Middle East, Mediterranean, and Asia for its stunning crimson fruits, brilliant scarlet blossoms, and extraordinary nutritional and medicinal properties. A compact, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub or small tree, it is as ornamental as it is productive, bearing vivid orange-red tubular flowers in spring and summer before yielding its iconic, jewel-filled fruits in late summer through autumn. Each fruit is packed with hundreds of glistening, ruby-red arils bursting with sweet-tart juice. Remarkably drought-tolerant and heat-loving, the Pomegranate is perfectly suited to Florida's warm climate, thriving with minimal care and rewarding gardeners with a harvest that is as visually magnificent as it is nourishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePomegranate is one of the most extensively studied fruits in the world for its health-promoting properties, with benefits backed by a robust body of scientific research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotent antioxidant power:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eContains punicalagins and punicic acid — uniquely powerful antioxidants that are three times more potent than red wine or green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart health:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShown in clinical studies to lower blood pressure, reduce LDL cholesterol oxidation, and improve overall cardiovascular function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-inflammatory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePowerful anti-inflammatory compounds help reduce chronic inflammation, which is linked to heart disease, diabetes, and other serious conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCancer-fighting properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLaboratory and clinical studies suggest pomegranate extracts may help inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells, particularly prostate and breast cancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory and brain health:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRegular consumption has been associated with improved memory performance and may help protect against Alzheimer's disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoint and arthritis support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnti-inflammatory properties have shown promise in reducing symptoms of arthritis and joint pain in preliminary studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun; at least 6 hours of direct light daily — more sun means more fruit and more vibrant blooms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate and deep when young; highly drought-tolerant once established — overwatering is the most common mistake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdaptable to most well-draining soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and even slightly alkaline conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnce in early spring and once in early summer with a balanced fertilizer; avoid excess nitrogen which promotes foliage over fruit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrune in late winter to remove suckers, crossed branches, and old wood; can be trained as a tree or maintained as a shrub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUSDA zones 7–12; thrives year-round in Florida's climate; established trees can tolerate brief dips to 10°F (−12°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tutti Frutti Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59259833679953,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/7798\/6129\/files\/pomegranate-tree.jpg?v=1775007862","url":"https:\/\/tuttifruttinursery.com\/products\/pomegranate","provider":"Tutti Frutti Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}