Pomegranate
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Pomegranate
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Photos 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.
The 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.
Health benefits
Pomegranate 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.
- Potent antioxidant power: Contains punicalagins and punicic acid — uniquely powerful antioxidants that are three times more potent than red wine or green tea
- Heart health: Shown in clinical studies to lower blood pressure, reduce LDL cholesterol oxidation, and improve overall cardiovascular function
- Anti-inflammatory: Powerful anti-inflammatory compounds help reduce chronic inflammation, which is linked to heart disease, diabetes, and other serious conditions
- Cancer-fighting properties: Laboratory and clinical studies suggest pomegranate extracts may help inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells, particularly prostate and breast cancer
- Memory and brain health: Regular consumption has been associated with improved memory performance and may help protect against Alzheimer's disease
- Joint and arthritis support: Anti-inflammatory properties have shown promise in reducing symptoms of arthritis and joint pain in preliminary studies
Plant care
Sunlight: Full sun; at least 6 hours of direct light daily — more sun means more fruit and more vibrant blooms
Watering: Moderate and deep when young; highly drought-tolerant once established — overwatering is the most common mistake
Soil: Adaptable to most well-draining soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and even slightly alkaline conditions
Fertilizing: Once in early spring and once in early summer with a balanced fertilizer; avoid excess nitrogen which promotes foliage over fruit
Pruning: Prune in late winter to remove suckers, crossed branches, and old wood; can be trained as a tree or maintained as a shrub
Hardiness: USDA zones 7–12; thrives year-round in Florida's climate; established trees can tolerate brief dips to 10°F (−12°C)