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- Q.Should I Replace My Pomegranate Tree? - I live in Southern California and we had a cold winter this year. My pomegranate tree has only one branch ...
- Q.Pomegranate Fruit Is Dropping Before Maturity - Have old 30+ year old tree I do not want to lose but lately (last 5 years or so) just ...
- Q.Pomegranate Tree - Why are the kernels inside my pomegranate a brownish color? The fruit is the size of a large grapefruit and ...
- Q.Pomegranate Plants - Can pomegranate trees be planted in Connecticut?
- Q.Do You Need Two Pomegranate Trees To Produce Fruit? - Do you need two pomergranate trees to produce fruit?
- Q.Pomegranate Cutting - I took a cutting from a pomegranate tree, treated it with a root hormone and planted it. Unfortunately, there doesn't ...
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LadyJane on
March 31, 2013Q.Should I Replace My Pomegranate Tree?
I live in Southern California and we had a cold winter this year. My pomegranate tree has only one branch that has leaves on it. It's only 2 years old. I can see shoots like the tree was going to leaf but died back. Should I cut off all the branches except the one with leaves? Not sure what to do at this time. It gave beautiful fruit in the 2 years I had it. Thank you. LadyJane
- Answered by
AnnsGreeneHaus on
April 1, 2013A.I would wait a little longer, 4-6 weeks, to make sure that the tree doesn't leaf out late. You may get new growth on other areas of your tree as well. If the only part of the plant to survive is the one branch, then consider replacing.
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- Asked by
jorolfe on
November 16, 2013Q.Pomegranate fruit is dropping before maturity
Have old 30+ year old tree I do not want to lose but lately (last 5 years or so) just produces and drops before the fruit is mature. Birds love it when they split though.
Was deep watered in August/September (by mistake this year by mother-in-law) for 12+ hours. I have not watered since. This has been a recurring problem in past years, however. I know as these trees get older they are not as productive. I want to enjoy this tree as long as possible as I feel it is part of our family now.
- Answered by
AnnsGreeneHaus on
November 16, 2013A.Over-watering and over-fertilization are the two main reason of pomegranate fruit drop. Hopefully, this will help: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/pomegranate-tree-hold-fruit-60108.html
One over-watering should not have caused serious fruit drop.
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gjefferson on
November 16, 2013Q.Pomegranate tree
Why are the kernels inside my pomegranate a brownish color? The fruit is the size of a large grapefruit and there are no visible pests.
Answered by
Heather on
November 18, 2013
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like it may be heart rot - also known as black heart. Here is more information on the disease:
http://westernfarmpress.com/orchard-crops/pomegranate-growers-face-threat-black-heart-diseaseWas this answer useful?00- Asked by
Anonymous on
February 15, 2014Q.Pomegranate Plants
Can pomegranate trees be planted in Connecticut?
- Answered by
Nikki on
February 15, 2014
Certified ExpertA.They can be grown in containers and brought indoors for the winter, but they cannot be planted outside year round outdoors where you live.
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Anonymous on
March 4, 2014Q.Do You Need Two Pomegranate Trees to Produce Fruit?
Do you need two pomergranate trees to produce fruit?
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Nikki on
March 4, 2014
Certified ExpertA.These trees are normally self-fruiting, so you should be getting fruit with just the one. That said, there are a number of reasons why fruiting does not occur. This article will explain: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pomegranate/no-pomegranates-on-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
March 23, 2014Q.Pomegranate Cutting
I took a cutting from a pomegranate tree, treated it with a root hormone and planted it. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any new roots growing and the plant isn't budding leaves. However, the branches and trunk of the tree are still alive, as they are flexible and have the green bark underneath the brown stuff. Would you say the plant has a chance? I planted it in December and recently took it outside due to the better temperatures out.
- Answered by
Nikki on
March 23, 2014
Certified ExpertA.As long as you are seeing green and it's pliable, then yes, I would say the tree cutting has a chance of surviving. Just continue to care for it as you have and eventually it should begin putting out new growth.
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March 28, 2014Q.Fig Tree and Pomegranate
Can I grow a pomegranate tree in Pittsville, Md.? Should it be covered in winter? My fig tree isn't producing fruit. It's 2 yrs old but looks healthy.
- Answered by
Nikki on
March 28, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Pomegranate trees are considered hardy in zones 7-10, so it should be ok in your area, though wrapping the tree or providing mulch for additional protection will help during winter. Also, make sure that it receives plenty of sunlight and is well protected from winds. This article should help with your fig: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-tree-is-producing-fruit.htm
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