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The Pomegranate trees make a great choice for southern planters looking for a fruit tree that can withstand the regions heat and humidity. It is also good for northern planters, since it flowers later you dont have to worry about the late freezes. The tree ripens in the fall, producing large, bright red fruit about the size of a grapefruit, that can be eaten fresh or used for juices. The tree is vase shaped and prefers well drained soil. It requires moderate watering and is hardy in Zones 7-10. It requires between 100-200 chill hours. Bears fruit between 2-years to 5-years. A mature tree can produce 90 lbs. to 100 lbs. of fruit under optimal conditions. At maturity, it can reach a height between 10 ft. to 20 ft. and a width between 8 ft. to 15 ft. The plant is shipped in a #1 pot with a minimum height of 12 in.
