Pomegranate trees, Punica granatum, are suitable for cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 11. They thrive in arid or semi-arid regions, producing an abundance of fruit in fall in ideal growing conditions.
The red, leathery pomegranates piled high on a produce table in the grocery store may all be of the same variety, but these fruits have a centuries-long history of breeding resulting in more than 500 known cultivars.
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There is a wide range in flavor composition among fruits produced by the various cultivars, including some that are much sweeter than others.
The arils are classified as either soft, medium, or hard, depending on the texture of the flesh. Pomegranates sold in grocery stores in the US are typically the ‘Wonderful’ variety, which has medium to hard arils with a sweet-tart flavor.
Our guide to growing pomegranates covers how to cultivate these trees in your landscape.
In this article, we’ll take a look at nine of the best pomegranate varieties to grow at home.
Here’s what’s ahead:
1. EversweetOne of the sweetest varieties to grow at home, ‘Eversweet’ is a good choice for those who live in cooler regions where all of the pomegranates may not ripen fully prior to harvest, as even immature fruits still have a sweet flavor.
This eight- to 12-foot plant is well suited for garden or container growing with its six- to eight-foot spread, when trimmed as a shrub or pruned into tree form.
Healthy specimens will produce an abundance of red-orange blooms in spring and summer, with fruits following that are typically ready to harvest between August and October.
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