Austin Pomegranate – 3 Gallon Pot

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Originally from Syria but first introduced in Auston, Texas, the ‘Austin’ Pomegranate is rapidly gaining popularity for its very large fruits, one pound or more in size, and its plentiful, sweet, lightly tart juice with superior flavor and packed with antioxidants. In spring, bright orange flowers are a bonus followed by the pinkish red fruits that ripen in late summer to early fall. Pomegranates are self-fertile, meaning you only have to plant one to get fruit, but two plants can help increase pollination and fruit production. A vigorous grower up to 12 feet tall that serves as an excellent and easy-to-grow large shrub or small tree for the home orchard or edible landscape.

NOTE: As with all of our other plants and trees, all of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zones are the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a specific geographic location. The zones are based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10 degree F zones. That said, we never know what Mother Nature may or may not decide to do in a given winter. Therefore, in USDA Zone 7b, we suggest providing some winter protection for your Austin Pomegranate tree when temperatures drop below 10 degrees F . A 3 to 4 inch layer of mulch will help protect the roots during winter. Mulch can be thinned to 1 to 2 inches when temperatures warm in spring. Planting your Pomegranate on the east side of a home or in a location where it will be sheltered from north and western winds will also help to provide extra protection during the cool season. 

For more helpful tips see: How To Protect Plants From Cold Weather