Actual size and flowering may vary slightly based on season.
Dwarf Pomegranate
Dwarf Pomegranate is a small, rounded shrub that stays about 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. It is sized for a low hedge, an edging, a courtyard or a patio pot. Ruffled orange-red flowers open from late spring into summer, and hummingbirds visit them. Small red pomegranates follow and hang on as decoration, and the leaves turn yellow in fall. It takes full sun and Valley heat.
Best for: a low flowering hedge or edging, a patio or courtyard pot, and summer flowers for hummingbirds in a small space.
Set plants about 3 to 4 feet apart along a walk, wall or bed edge for a low flowering hedge. Each plant fills out to about 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, so the row knits together without constant trimming.
Its small size suits containers, raised planters, courtyards and patios. In a pot, water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry, which is often in summer heat.
Ruffled orange-red flowers open from late spring into summer, and hummingbirds and other pollinators visit them. Small red fruit follows, and the leaves turn yellow before they drop in winter.
The little pomegranates are mostly for show, since they are seedy and too sour for most people. Aphids and whiteflies can show up on new growth, and the plant stands bare through winter.
- Low hedge or edging3 ft apart
- Border or mass planting4 ft apart
Water a new plant regularly through its first year so it roots in well. It becomes more drought tolerant as it matures.
Soak it deep about every 1 to 2 weeks in summer and less often in winter. In a pot, water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.
Shape it lightly in late winter while it is bare. Pull suckers from the base to keep a low hedge or edging tidy.
Check soft new growth for aphids and whiteflies, and watch for spider mites in dry heat. Treat them with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Drainage test first. Dig the hole and fill it with water. If water is still sitting in the hole a day later, you likely hit caliche, clay or hard soil, so fix the drainage before planting. If it drains very fast, the soil is sandy. Standing water around roots is a common reason new plants fail.
Weed cloth. Cut it away from the planting hole and where the roots will spread. Remove any plastic sheeting completely, since it keeps water and air out of the soil.
Rock or decomposed granite with no soil underneath. Bring in soil close in texture to your native soil, mix it with the soil below, and build up enough depth for roots before planting.
If you can break through. Use a breaker bar, pick, or jackhammer. Dig through the caliche and break out the solid chunks. Backfill with the soil you dug out, with no compost or manure in the hole. Confirm drainage before planting.
If you cannot break through. Dig narrow holes through the hard layer beside the root ball, not under it, and refill them with the same soil, not gravel. If it still will not drain, plant on a low mound of the same soil.
Root ball. Check the outside edges for any roots circling around. Loosen or cut those so they grow outward. Do not break up the center of the root ball.
Depth. The top of the root ball should sit at or just slightly above the surrounding soil level. Planting too deep can lead to rot and kill the plant.
Drip emitters. At planting, put the emitters on the root ball, on different sides of the plant. After about 2 months, move them to the outer edge of the root ball. Over the first year, add emitters farther out toward the edge of the branches as roots grow. Once a plant is rooted, never water only at the trunk.
How big does a dwarf pomegranate get?
Plan on about 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, in a rounded shape. Some plants stay closer to 3 feet.
How far apart should I plant dwarf pomegranates?
Space them about 3 to 4 feet apart. Use 3 feet for a low hedge that grows together and about 4 feet in a mixed border. The Spacing tab shows both.
Can you eat dwarf pomegranate fruit?
The small fruit is edible, but it is seedy and too sour for most people. Grow this plant for its flowers and decorative fruit, and choose a full-size variety like Wonderful for eating.
What is the difference between Dwarf Pomegranate and Wonderful?
Wonderful grows into a large shrub or small tree about 10 feet tall with big, sweet fruit. The dwarf stays about 3 to 4 feet tall with small, sour fruit, and it is grown mainly for looks.
Can I grow it in a pot?
Yes. It suits containers, raised planters and patios. Use a pot with drain holes, and water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.
When does it bloom?
Orange-red flowers open from late spring into summer. The small red fruit follows and colors up in fall.
Does it attract hummingbirds?
Yes. Hummingbirds and other pollinators visit the orange-red flowers.
How often should I water it?
Water regularly while it roots in. Once rooted, soak it deep about every 1 to 2 weeks in summer and less often in winter. It survives dry spells, but regular water suits it best.
Can it handle Valley heat and cold?
Yes. It takes full sun and Phoenix heat, and Valley winters do not hurt it. Damage starts below about 10°F.
When should I prune it?
Shape it lightly in late winter while it is bare, before new growth starts. Pull suckers from the base to keep it tidy.
Why does it lose its leaves in winter?
It is a pomegranate, so the leaves turn yellow in fall and drop for winter. New leaves come back in spring.
What bugs bother dwarf pomegranate?
Aphids and whiteflies can show up on soft new growth, and spider mites in dry heat. Treat them with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
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Dwarf Pomegranate gives you pomegranate flowers, fruit and fall color on a shrub that stays about 3 to 4 feet tall. Below is what to expect: size, hedge spacing, growing it in a pot, watering, pruning, the fruit and how it compares to a full-size pomegranate.
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Dwarf pomegranate for small Phoenix yards
Dwarf Pomegranate stays about 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. It fits edgings, courtyards, raised planters and patio pots, and it takes full sun and Valley heat.
How far apart to plant dwarf pomegranate
Space plants about 3 to 4 feet apart. Use about 3 feet for a low hedge that grows together and about 4 feet in a border.
Dwarf pomegranate vs Wonderful pomegranate
Wonderful grows about 10 feet tall with large, sweet fruit. The dwarf stays about 3 to 4 feet tall, and its small fruit is sour and mostly decorative.
Growing dwarf pomegranate in a pot
Use a container with drain holes and set it in full sun. Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry, which is often in summer.
Does dwarf pomegranate attract hummingbirds?
Yes. Its orange-red flowers open from late spring into summer, and hummingbirds and other pollinators visit them.
When to prune dwarf pomegranate in Arizona
Shape it lightly in late winter while it is bare, and pull suckers from the base. Plant new shrubs in late winter, early spring or fall, not in summer heat.
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