Where can I buy your Pomegranate trees?
Angel Red pomegranate is available at Costco Stores.

How big are they when purchased?
They are in 1 gallon containers and about 16'' in height.

What is the difference between the two types?
There are two varieties, Wonderful and Angel Red.
Wonderful is the most widely planted commercial variety in California. It has a glossy appearance with a deep red or purple color. The large, deep-red fruit matures in late September and October. It yields large, juicy, red kernels with small seeds.
Matures late. Juice is made into grenadine syrup. The patent is expired.

Angel Red is a new variety with a greater juice content and soft seeds for delicious eating. This early maturing, prolific fruit is uniform in size and has a bright red color. The variety Angel Red, patented by grower Greg Smith, is currently having its DNA blueprint established.

Can I plant them in containers?
Pomegranates can be planted in large containers and in the ground.

How big will the trees get?
Pomegranates don't grow very tall. The trees in the orchard grow to about 12' to 15'.

What climate zones do Pomegranates do best in?
Pomegranates thrive best with good drainage and hot summers. USDA recommends climate zones 7 - 10.

Do the trees require a lot of care?
No. Just water and fertilize occasionally.

I have limited water use. Is this a problem?
Once established, Pomegranates only require moderate occasional watering.

Which variety is higher in antioxidants?
There is not much nutritional difference between the two, but Angel Red does produce more fruit per tree.

How long will it take for my tree to produce fruit?
Growing from a 1 gallon pot, it will take 2 years to get fruit. Fruit is seasonal, fruiting in mid-August to mid-September.

Are the trees frost tolerant?
They can handle frost, but are not tolerant of early fall and late spring frosts. The leaves may turn black and drop. They will grow new leaves though.

Are Pomegranates deciduous?
Yes, they do lose leaves in the late fall and go dormant in winter.

Can you recommend pruning techniques?
Pruning and trimming are recommended to keep pomegranates under control. No specific technique.

Do you have any recipe suggestions?
Click here for two of our favorites.