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Pomegranate

intermediate difficulty · hardiness zones 7–11

Methods
traditional
Planting window
March–April
Greenhouse
Not required
Compact variant
Not noted

Production planning estimate

Plan around lb per mature shrub per year

A starting estimate is 40 lb per mature shrub per year. That means one shrub is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.

Space guideline

60 sq ft per shrub

Starting plan

— shrubs

Planning note: Tolerates heat and drought once established better than most fruiting shrubs.