The first time you crack open a pomegranate, ... Pomegranate: Tree from Iran thrives in the California sun. By Jeff Spurrier . Sept. 25, 2012 8:30 AM PT . Share via Close extra sharing options.

Types of Pomegranate Trees For 40 years, Soviet botanist Gregory Levin led the creation of the largest collection of pomegranates in the world, with 1,117 different types.

1. Choosing the Right Pot and Soil. Choose a pot that is about 2-3 inches larger than the root ball of the pomegranate tree. Use well-draining soil that is rich in nutrients, such as a mix of peat ...

Some dwarf pomegranate trees — which grow no more than six feet tall as opposed to the 20- to 30-foot height reached by conventional pomegranate trees — appear to be completely dependent on ...

The special feature of these two latest varieties is that the lifespan of a pomegranate tree is over 30 years, and one tree can harvest 20 to 25 kg of pomegranates per year. Four hundred trees can be ...

A self-pollinating tree, or self-fertile tree, is one that doesn't rely on neighboring trees and pollinators. Rather, it ...